Not many talk about the fact that a business owned by someone with a disability is treated differently but legally it is.
I think that’s why there aren't A HUGE number of businesses owned by those with a disability.
How many places ONLY offer help to those without a disability?
It’s almost as if we don't exist to some.😔
Some don't think it's possible for us to own a business but they have another think coming!
There ARE some businesses owned by those with a disability other than myself and they show the world what is possible! They are amazing inspirations.
There are different rules for us, etc. but anything is possible!
I was taught in theatre that impossible things happen everyday and I TRULY believe that.
I may have turned to the visual arts and writing but theatre certainly helped me. It will be in my heart always.
Along with movies, tv shows, etc. they all help when my Epilepsy or C-PTSD act up.
I am FOREVER thankful for that!
I haven’t really been diagnosed with C-PTSD, I’ve been diagnosed with Bipolar instead. But to ME it’s OBVIOUS that is a misdiagnosis. Not only have I had up to 100 seizures a day, but I’ve had brain surgery for Epilepsy that went bad making me suffer from my left side being temp. paralyzed. On top of that, I’ve survived sexual abuse and rape. I’m also dealing with Narcissistic Abuse as we speak.
I have not suffered only one time but I’ve gone through YEARS of trauma, which is what C-PTSD is. It’s YEARS of trauma. They SHOULD have C-PTSD in medical books to teach doctors about it! People need to be educated. If they aren’t taught, they simply aren’t going to know and in cases like mine, they will misdiagnose people.
Doctors should be taught all the different kinds of Narcissism as well. Yet, most dr.s here don’t even know that there is more than one kind! How can they help those suffering through Narcissistic Abuse if they don’t even know about it!?
Moving on,
due to the lack of local support and due to legal issues, I seriously considered changing my business name. I still might, but am unsure.
I’ll keep you all posted here but I may eventually move.
I’m still undecided there.
Although, owning AngelasArtArea for so long has meant ALOT to me. In all honesty some do not see me as a serious business and do not treat me as a business owner either. I can’t say that I blame them, nobody let me know the legal issues about a business.
In all honesty, I’m not going to let technical issues and lack in support, etc. stop me from going after my dream. ALOT of business owners have a hard time as well.
People should know though that I did NOT put together my first exhibition. My mother did and right after I got out of my wheelchair as well. Nobody EVER told me the legal side of selling art. People probably just assumed that someone would help me and they were wrong.
It’s a very good thing that I didn’t sell a bunch because my NOT having a license to sell would have gotten me in ALOT of trouble. I did however put together my exhibitions after that. I worked with many people and still nobody filled me in on any legal issues regarding business.
I am in NO WAY giving up. I’m not one to give up and never will be.
I may change to another business name in the future. It’s best NOT to stay stuck and I believe it’s time to move forward! If I keep this name, somethings may change. Who knows what the future holds!
Legally, I don't know if keeping AngelasArtArea as a business would even work and I don't really get local support to find out.
Who knows if that may change though. One can only hope and keep learning from people like Marie Forleo and Sam Vander Wielen, etc.
Nobody would think that I actually have been in the arts since 15yrs because I don’t even have ONE comment from someone I grew up with in the arts.
Funny thing though, I DO have letters of recommendation!
Mostly from those I worked with in the visual arts but a couple from those I worked with in theatre. I used them for a portfolio I made years ago for SCAD.
I feel like singing Elton Johns “Can you feel the Love tonight”. I think some forgot what it feels like.
I don’t have ONE local supporter who I have grown up with. Of course many have their own lives. The truth is if someone cares enough they’ll find time to contact you. If they don’t well..
I learned that’s OK too because Savannah, Ga. is not the world.
Plus, there are others here who may be supportive!
I’ll forever feel strongly about freedom for all.
Some may say I’m a dreamer and maybe I am to a point!
I have been watching the TV series of Supergirl made in 2015-2021.
Maybe I’m a bit like the character “dreamer”
I’m not Trans like her character was but I’m 100% bi.
Maybe that’s why I haven’t gotten that much local support too because I don’t hide that fact and I support everyone in the LGBTQ+ community.
Either way, I DO get international support.
THANK YOU to anyone who has supported me.💜
If you have any suggestions as to a business name or know if I should keep AngelasArtArea , please let me know.
Namaste,
Angela
P.S. Please know that I’m not doing so well right now, so I apologise ahead of time for any spelling or grammar mistakes I may have made.
