Nafi, Naufalin2026-11-092026-11-092026-09-17https://repository.iou.edu.gm/handle/123456789/1123Permanent disability resulting from burns or violence-induced blindness leads not only to physical limitations but also triggers profound psychological, social, and spiritual changes in the individual. These changes often affect self-concept, self confidence, family roles, and how individuals derive meaning from their lives. Each person with a permanent disability has a unique experience regarding the process of self-acceptance. Therefore, this study aims to understand and describe the phenomenon of self-acceptance among individuals with permanent disabilities through the lived experiences of the respondents. A descriptive qualitative method with a phenomenological approach was employed. The study involved two respondents selected via purposive sampling, a burn victim with permanent facial and bodily disfigurement, and a victim of violence-induced blindness. Data collection was conducted through in-depth interviews, non-participant observation, and documentation. Data validity was assessed based on four primary criteria: credibility, transferability, dependability, and confirmability. Data analysis utilized the Miles and Huberman interactive model, comprising data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing/verification. The results indicate that both respondents experienced initial psychological reactions such as shock, grief, loss of self-confidence, and altered self concept following the onset of their permanent disabilities. The burn victim respondent struggled to accept their condition, exhibiting prolonged trauma, social withdrawal, dependency on others, and a spirituality that had not yet become a source of psychological strength. In contrast, the respondent blinded by violence demonstrated a more adaptive self-acceptance process, facilitated by family support, social acceptance, increased religious activity, the ability to interpret the tragedy as a test from Allah SWT, and a growing sense of gratitude for their remaining life. The findings suggest that self acceptance is a gradual process influenced by the interplay of psychological state, family support, social support, and individual spirituality. This study concludes that the values of patience, reliance on God (tawakal), acceptance (ridha), and gratitude are essential components of the self-acceptance process. These four values are interconnected and form a psychological mechanism that helps individuals cope with suffering.Self-AcceptancePermanent DisabilityPhenomenologyBurnsBlindnessThesis