Suti Karno Finds a Deeper Meaning of Gratitude After Three Years as a Person with Disabilities

Kapanlagi.com - Losing one leg due to diabetes did not make actress Suti Karno feel defeated. Instead, in her three years journey as a person with disabilities, she has found a new meaning about life and a deeper sense of gratitude.

The star of the soap opera SI DOEL ANAK SEKOLAHAN admits that her interactions with the disability community, especially children, have opened her eyes. According to her, being close to them makes her feel more grateful for all the blessings given by God.

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1. More Grateful

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"Being close to them makes us more grateful," said Suti Karno when met in the Kapten Tendean area of South Jakarta recently.

This feeling has driven her to dedicate her life to them. Now, her days are mostly filled with visiting Special Schools (SLB) and communities of people with disabilities.

2. Friends for Other Disabilities

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She is not only present as a public figure but also as a friend who listens and explores their potential.

"Yes, now my days are filled with them, right? So I often visit SLBs, I also often visit communities of people with disabilities," she said.

3. Chatting with Fellow Disabled People

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"Yes, just talk to them about their habits, for example, those who are in sports, or some who are in the arts, some who like painting, you know," she continued.

4. Give Appreciation

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For her, giving attention is the main key. Through her foundation, Suti not only invites them to perform but also gives appreciation as a form of recognition for their efforts and hard work. She refers to her students as 'children of paradise'.

5. Appreciating People with Disabilities

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"Yes, at least they feel noticed, you know. Because I’m not just inviting them, I’m also giving appreciation for them, right? It’s not about how much, but at least we appreciate their exhaustion," Suti said.

6. Always Looking at the Positive Side

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Her life experiences taught Suti to always look at the positive side of every event. She emphasizes that the amputation of her leg did not stop her from moving forward in creating and benefiting others.

"Yes, we must be very grateful, always grateful. That this does not, my leg amputation does not stop my movement. Even though I don't have a leg, I still move with my heart," she concluded.

7. QnA About Suti Karno

1. What caused Suti Karno to become a person with a disability?
Suti Karno experienced a disability condition after having to undergo amputation of her left leg due to complications from a long-standing diabetes illness.

2. How is Suti Karno's life after becoming a person with a disability?
Although she went through a difficult time and lost her confidence, Suti Karno now strives to remain active and productive. She uses a wheelchair or prosthetics to engage in activities and continues to appear in various television events and social media content.

3. Does the disability condition affect Suti Karno's career in the entertainment industry?
Initially, this condition made her take a temporary break from the entertainment world to focus on recovery. However, Suti Karno then returned to creating and even utilized digital platforms to stay connected with her fans.

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