The world was against us' - artist Alison Lapper on the son she lost
Briefly

Alison shared her experience of being judged for her pregnant and disabled self, stating, 'Some people reacted at the time calling... vulgar and disgusting... it’s just like, mind your business.' This highlights her defiant stance against societal norms that dictate how individuals with disabilities should behave or be presented.
Reflecting on her son Parys, who died in 2019, she emphasized the feeling of isolation from society, saying, 'The world was against us, and I very much felt that right from the beginning.' This underscores the challenges faced by her family due to societal prejudice.
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