10 Years of Real Support: Bryson
For Bryson, growth hasn’t been defined by one single milestone.
When asked about a milestone in his journey, Bryson doesn’t point to one standout moment, but a series of gradual changes. The kind that builds over time, until one day, things feel different.
“It’s hard to pinpoint,” he shared. “It’s more just these gradual things that I noticed.”
One of the biggest shifts has been in how Bryson relates to support.
Where there was once hesitation, there is now openness. Talking about his mental health and letting others in has become something he approaches with more confidence. He’s also let go of the idea that support must look a certain way.
“I’m learning that it’s okay for me to be vulnerable,” Bryson said. “To talk through things instead of dealing with it all on my own.”
A key part of Bryson’s journey has been feeling comfortable sharing more of who he is.
As a transgender man, one of his goals is to take an important step in his medical transition. Reaching a point where he could speak about that openly, and accept support around it, was significant.
“People need a whole team around them… and DAS have done that with me.”
Bryson’s perspective on inclusion is deeply personal, shaped by his own experiences of connection and isolation.
He speaks to the impact of isolation, especially for those in minority communities. Queer and trans identities, along with psychosocial disability, are still not always fully understood.
“We’re social beings. We need other people,” he said.
Bryson is driven by a simple but important belief: people with disabilities deserve to be seen, understood, and valued for who they are.
“That’s what I love about DAS… I feel like that’s person-centred support.”
As part of our 10-year milestone, we are sharing 10 Stories for 10 Years, celebrating the people and moments that have shaped the Dynamic Ability Support community.
Bryson’s is one of them.