What Do I Do With My Drink At A Party?
My whole life I’ve had to mentally prepare before entering new situations. I don’t say this to gain sympathy or pity. I just say it to highlight the fact of it being an experience of individuals living with a disability. It’s made me incredible at anticipating future events. It’s also made me paranoid and anxious. Some situations require more preparation than others. One situation I was reminded of recently is this: What do I do with my drink at a party? I assume this isn’t a thought at the forefront of an abled bodied individual’s mind. But for me, the moment I get a drink in my hand I have to think of where to put it when I’m introduced to someone new. Because when you meet someone new you need to shake their hand. But my only shakable hand is holding the cup. And if I didn’t think ahead of time then I’m stuck either smiling and refusing the handshake, Or running to find a spot to place my drink for a few moments. And if I’m feeling really brave