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I have a disability, and I’m supernormal…

17 August, 2016Marit Leave a Comment
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It’s not easy living with a disability. Especially when all you see are either abled people, or disabled people who are a big inspiration. My problem is, I’m disabled and supernormal!

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I want to stop apologizing for being disabled

10 August, 2016Marit Leave a Comment
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I noticed that I’ve secretly been apologizing for being disabled. Trying to make excuses for us, trying to give abled people a good feeling about all they do for disabled people. But no more. I’m done.

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Why I can’t wait to see Finding Dory!

14 June, 2016Marit 1 Comment
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Years and years ago I remember watching Finding Nemo and crying my eyes out. I only realised why after I found the Lucky Fin Project. And it’s the biggest reason why I can’t wait to see Finding Dory!

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Photo shoot: model with a handicap

15 September, 2015Marit 1 Comment
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I’m a model with a handicap ;). Don’t believe me? Just check out these awesome photo’s!

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Introducing a new member of the PD family: Loïs

17 August, 2015Loïs Smit Leave a Comment
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Loïs is introducing herself in this post and telling you all why she wants to be a part of Pretty Different.

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It’s time for disabled models!

12 June, 2015Marit Leave a Comment
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Disabled. That’s what I am (officially). I was born without a left hand, so I get called disabled. It’s not that I feel like that! Anything but really. When I think about myself, I think of a girl with blonde… Continue Reading →

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On the cover of dutch magazine ‘Viva’

26 March, 2014Marit Leave a Comment
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Today was quite a fun day. The new edition of Dutch magazine ‘viva’ came out… And I am on the cover!

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Kissing the dolphins at Atlantis Bahamas

27 March, 2013Marit Leave a Comment
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So a very long time ago I already told you about my dolphins at Atlantis adventure. I’m sorry it took me such a long time to post the pictures! But here they are. Better late then never, right? 😉

Personal, Stories

Disabled people are very normal

20 March, 2013Marit Leave a Comment
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I am part of a group of people that are different. I’m with the disabled people. Does that make me weird? I don’t think so! But a lot of people actually do. An not only me, they will act weird… Continue Reading →

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How to… windsurfing with one hand

19 March, 2013Marit 1 Comment
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In this category I will tell you how I do stuff with one hand! Some people ask me about it when they don’t see me doing it. So, that’s what this topic is about. This time; windsurfing with a handicap.

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Marit Welcome to Pretty Different! The place on the web that's not so perfect, we actually like imperfections! My name is Marit and I started Pretty Different to show a different kind of beauty, and to embrace and celebrate our disabilities. Want to know more? Click here.   Photo: De Plaatjesmaker

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