Singlehandedly

Learning to Unhide and Embrace Connection

By: Ruth Rathblott

Narrated by: Ruth Rathblott

What are you hiding?

Chances are there is something about you that makes you different, that makes you feel you don’t belong. Many of us hide—our ethnicity, sexuality, mental health, disability, religion…the list goes on. The diversity and inclusion movement has emboldened some to come out of the shadows. But too often, disability is not included in that conversation.

Ruth Rathblott was born with a limb difference. In her compelling and intimate memoir, she recounts the exhausting and often lonely years she spent overachieving and trying to hide her disability before she learned to unhide. She takes us on a journey of self-discovery: discovering her difference, being taught to hide it, and ultimately finding self-acceptance and connection with others.

This book will show you how to build a world of true acceptance, inclusion, and belonging. By the end, you will understand the need to:

• Own your difference—it’s your greatest gift!
• Find connection and community by allowing others in to support you.
• Create inclusive conversations that allow for curiosity and empathy.
• Recognize why representation is essential to creating an inclusive environment.
• Realize the power of sharing your story.

Singlehandedly is a book for all of us who have been hiding our differences and want to find freedom, for leaders who want to build more inclusive teams, and for diversity and inclusion directors committed to expanding the diversity conversation to include everyone.

©2022 Ruth Rathblott (P)2022 Ruth Rathblott

Inspiring and Insightful!

I had the privilege of attending a work event in which Ruth was speaking. Her presentation was excellent and inspired me to search for her book. I absolutely loved the book. I can relate to everything she said.

I have told people for years that the most marginalized community of people are those with disabilities. I raised a son who had high functioning autism and have a grandson with it as well. The way that both my son and grandson were treated by the public schools was absolutely absurd.

I suffer with unseen disabilities including anxiety and depression. I am also a recovering alcoholic of 38+ years. Mental illness and addiction run in my family. I also grew up in an abusive household and suffer with cptsd as a result.

It has taken me a lifetime to accept myself for who I am. At 62, I'm finally at peace with myself, but maintaining this peace takes effort. I plan to continue this journey through the rest or my life.

Inspirational & Encouraging

Ruth Rathblott shares from the heart. Well written & well spoken! Ruth presents insights for all people as we journey through life. Her theme of unhiding encourages everyone to share & be curious as we learn from each other.