By abby jean on 27 October, 2009
For a long time, I’ve struggled with whether or not to identify as ‘disabled’ (or as a ‘person with a disability.’) It’s only very recently that I’ve identified myself that way in my own thoughts, and even more recently that I’ve begun identifying that way publicly. (As in, my name listed as a contributor to [...]
Posted in activism, identity, language, mental health, social attitudes
By Guest on 27 October, 2009
It is a philosophical statement. Fundamentally, I am OK. I am privileged to have a comparatively easy life, with an understanding partner, a beautiful shining child, and the resources to do most of the things I need to do to be OK in the long run.
Posted in guest post | Tagged mental health
By Anna on 27 October, 2009
I’m writing this four days before you’ll see it. (I write most of my posts from the past, due to my schedule.) I mention this so people know that I’m not ignoring recent posts, I’m just not seeing them yet. Disability & Desire: The Dance of the Heart – This is a pointer link. The [...]
Posted in recommended reading | Tagged accessibility, barriers to access, body image, invisible disabilities, life balance, neurotypical, pain management, parenting
By lauredhel on 27 October, 2009
(This was originally posted at Hoyden About Town on July 29, 2009, and has been edited for FWD) I got a scooter just a few months ago. It’s red, and shiny, and its name is Smaug. It’s made my life vastly better. No longer do I struggle to walk the block to school pickup, and [...]
Posted in autonomy, i'm right here, social attitudes
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