By Annaham on 19 September, 2010
In my last post, I talked about the painful physical process of the near-fatal allergic reactions that I’ve been having since the age of 14. In this post, I want to address the aspect of these “attacks” that is, in some ways, crappier than the actual attacks: peoples’ reactions. Often when I mention that I [...]
Posted in bodies, i'm right here, identity, introspective, normality, othering, social attitudes | Tagged ableism, ablesplaining, allergies, anaphylaxis, communication, disability, disabled teens, disclosure, growth, myths and misconceptions, personal, personal stories, problematic attitudes, social attitudes, things people say, this is not helpful, unexpected obstacles, we are not to be believed, why is this hard
By s.e. smith on 1 April, 2010
Reader note: I’ve started using my name, ’s.e. smith,’ rather than my pseudonym, ‘meloukhia,’ to identify myself on FWD. I apologise in advance if that causes any confusion! I’m sticking this notice on my posts for a few days to make sure that everyone sees it. “In Cancer Fight, Teens Don’t Fit In,” the headline [...]
Posted in age, bodies, media and pop culture, medical practice | Tagged cancer, disabled teens
By s.e. smith on 27 January, 2010
Yesterday, the Guttmacher Institute issued a press release with some study results which attracted a great deal of attention. “Following Decade-Long Decline, U.S. Teen Pregnancy Rate Increases as Both Births and Abortions Rise” hit the wires and the speculation started almost immediately. Many members of the feminist community argued that it was the result of [...]
Posted in bodies, policy, reproductive justice, sexuality, shaming, social attitudes | Tagged disabled teens, education, sexual education
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