From the bottom of my heart, thank you. ❤️
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Steven Spohn (Spawn)
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Aspiring Iron Man.
Speaker. Storyteller. Advocate.
Sr. Dir. of Dev. .
Creator .
Guy trying to make the world a better place. He/Him
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I love doing these educational tweets because they serve a dual purpose.
1. Educating those who may not know about a subject and providing resources teaching them how to be better
2. As a public service exposing jerks you can block before forgetting they ever existed
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I've no desire to be an award-winning disabled writer, inspiring disabled speaker, industry recognized disabled advocate.
I'm not interested in being the best *disabled* anything. The only thing that I'm interested in being is the best version of me I can be, disabled or not.
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Supporting others can be as simple as sharing a kind word. A small, genuine compliment can change someone from feeling down to having their day completely turned around.
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I can tweet wisdom. I can counsel & advise. I can wax poetically with heartfelt speeches. I can inspire you by living despite my challenges
But I can't make you WANT to be a better person. Only you can decide you want to learn & grow, to be better
I can only show you the door
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My "lane" is anything pertaining to PWD. I'm going to speak out about any politician that intends to harm us, any policy that might hurt us, or subjects uncomfortable for some like disabled people having sex or death
You follow me, you get all of me, not just the parts you like
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Good news, everyone! I saw my shadow when I went outside today. That means we can expect 12 months of quality content at twitch.tv/steveinspawn!
#yourewelcome #Idontknowhowthisworks #Seeyouinthespawnzone #Imreallygoodathashtags
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in all seriousness, i'll be sharing video content on tik-tok that expands on the things that i've written about over the years.
find me there at
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Mom: You sure do love spicy meals.
Me: They are my favorite o cajun.
Mom: I hate it here.
Me: *finger guns*
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When given the choice, choose to be happy.
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Year 5 streamer here. I just ordered a new USB headset for stream. I love them. Do what works for you.
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IF YOU ARE BUYING A MICROPHONE AND ARE STARTING OUT WITH MAKING CONTENT, PLEASE STOP BUYING USB MICROPHONES PERIOD ESPECIALLY YETIS
I’m begging of you, please give this a read 
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Stories told through television, movies, books, & other art, weave the fabric of society. So, until writers, showrunners, etc., start telling stories of disabled people successfully and joyfully integrating with the world, society will always believe disability is a burden.
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We have to stop putting out these story tropes where the disabled person needs cured so that an able-bodied person (who loves them very much) can be proud of them again.
Or we have to stop being surprised when society holds on to the view that a disabled person has less to offer
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Writer friends: It makes for strong emotional stories to show someone beating a disability. Sure. But it teaches the wrong life lesson; that person is lesser because of the disability. Which isn't true. Disability changes how you interact with the world. But you're still you. 2/2
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I love medical shows like ER. But I don't love when the case of the week is a patient with a disability who needs cured. The blind mom who needs a tumor removed so she can see so her daughter won't think less of her. The wife upset hubby can't dance after a foot amputation. 1/2
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Humans make mistakes. We have moments when we feel down - about ourselves & the world around us. We fail each other & sometimes ourselves. We fall. But we also learn, grow, & get back up.
In a world that often expects perfection, it's easy to forget that it's okay to be human.
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Don't underestimate the power of being bored. Studies show our brains are the most active, particularly in creative endeavors, when we allow ourselves to be bored
Instead of seeking to fill every second of your day with something entertaining. Allow your mind to wander sometimes
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Vouch for disabled players here, please.
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Replying to @MrBeast and @Shopify
Empowering Disabled Gamers to Have Fun
ablegamers.shop/products/ableg
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The thought of death is uncomfortable & terrifying but it can also be a powerful motivator to make the most of every moment we have left
Ignore the clichés. Make sure that you're doing something every day that puts you even a little bit closer to doing what you want in this life
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Being terminally ill, I'm pretty debilitated and yet still contributing to society. And only people who underestimate me think of me as feeble or ineffectual. We need to stop with this narrative of disabled & elderly people are not valuable because they are not productive enough.
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2. Death is a loss but living too long is also a loss. It leaves most of us debilitated and unable to contribute to society. We are no longer remembered as being vibrant and engaged, but instead as feeble and ineffectual.
thetimes.co.uk/article/zeke-e
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I have never wanted to be strong. The strongest among us can be broken when asked to carry too much. Strength is not always the answer. No, I do my best to be resilient
Because resilience is not about being immune to pain, it's about having the courage to feel it and keep going.
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Disabled people like me live in fear of people like this. It's not a troll. Not somebody trying to be cruel. They honestly believe *they* should not change their life for the sake of other people. What's scary is that many more people feel that way who just don't say it out loud.
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Time isn't your friend, it's a ruthless enemy. It doesn't care what you're going through. It'll keep going. Make the most of every day in a way that adds to your life. Be productive. Gain happiness. Use it on others. Spend your time how you see fit but spend it, don't let it slip
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Your disability doesn't define who you are, it's a part of your story. Every day is a new opportunity to write a new chapter showing the world what you are capable of.
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I'm not sure how I feel about being known for tweets.
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Asked ChatGPT if it knows me. It said: Steven Spohn is a well-known advocate for the disability community, public speaker, author and has been featured in several news outlets & interviews. He is known for his motivational speeches & tweets about disability & the gaming industry
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Never underestimate the power of sincerely asking someone "How can I help?"
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The best thing you can do for someone isn't to just listen, it's to truly hear what they're saying.
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The handshake will live forever theatlantic.com/health/archive
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Shout out to the friendship organizers. The ones willing to send the first message, organize activities, drag you out of a bad mood, or sit there with you until you are okay.
You are the real ones. It takes such emotional fortitude to always be the one reaching out. I salute you
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If you're no longer getting enjoyment from something or someone in your life, give yourself permission to make a change.
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We shouldn't be so averse to making mistakes. If you aren't making mistakes, you aren't trying new things, you aren't exploring, being adventurous, or doing anything new.
Making mistakes is the first step to being really good at something you'll really enjoy.
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Sometimes even the best of friendships don't last forever. Someone who was critically important to a chapter in the book of your life might not have a recurring role. While we all hope for forever best friends, sometimes people are only in your life for a reason or for a season.
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Watching VODs of and playing games together. The chaos is immaculate and they both just make my day. Check them out if you get the chance! Also, never let them drive a real semi truck
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Don't waste your energy worrying. Worrying is as useful as having an extra long tail in the middle of a room full of rocking chairs. Instead of worrying, use your energy to create, learn and grow.
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You have to stop comparing your wins to other people's win. You are not at the same point in your journey as they are in theirs
Celebrate things that are victories for YOU. Be happy about luck coming your way, Enjoy when your plans worked out. Unabashedly revel in your successes
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Dear James Cameron,
I've been streaming your movies while sitting on my ass my entire life. Still gonna.
Signed,
Wheelchair User Steve
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It's not game over. Your turn just started.
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Some people will hate you for being selfless. Some will despise you 'cause you're attempting to be a good person. Because you're trying to make this life count
It's not on you to stop trying to do good in this world because it makes bad people feel bad. It's on them to be better
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