I have been impaired since birth, such that, medically-speaking, I am a quadruple amputee. But I never lost anything. My four limbs formed in specific shapes and lengths in my mother’s womb, and these formations are common among amputees. I have always stood out in a crowd, often by not standing. I have attracted many good friends and family members. I also continue to face averted looks, stares, and personal questions about my body, which makes for some unique, and often