Tag: disability
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Therapy Journey Chapter Two: PTSD
Dear readers, Let me apologize to anyone who has been wanting to hear more about therapy. I was hoping to present a fictional story that was rich in symbolism, but I couldn’t find the words for the ghost story and haunting of the main character. There is something that has haunted me for a long ... -
Don’t Be Like Will
Me Before You by Jojo Moyes is one of my favorite books, even though I hate how it ends. The novel focuses on the topic of suicide, and is about an adventurous, rich man named Will Traynor who ends up becoming a quadriplegic after a motorcycle accident. He struggles with accepting the challenges of being ... -
The Power Of Coloring
Nothing feels more like a roller coaster than facing adulthood with the limitations of being disabled. I have been so stressed about every single thing lately. Small tasks always end up being bigger tasks. I never have enough money. I have to rely on others for most things. I honestly don’t feel useful in the ... -
Porn Star Status
“For her next trick…” In many moments of my life, I have felt like people have viewed my disability as a performance act that fulfills their inspiration fix. “Oh, wow. You’re amazing!” “God bless you! you’re such a determined girl…” “No way! You’re a college graduate?” “Married? How incredible!” I’m not saying that receiving praise ... -
The Only Thing
My husband and I took a week-long trip to Washington, DC, in early July. It felt so surreal to visit The White House, the U.S. Capitol, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. It is incredible how much history each place has. Visiting the Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial was the most impactful part of the ... -
Finding My New Dream
I have struggled my whole life to find that one thing I’m more passionate about above all else. Growing up, I wanted to be everything from a teacher to a singer to a lawyer to an astronomer. When I was about 11, I decided I wanted to be a fashion designer, and this is the ... -
Make Your Own Way
Two years ago I kept seeing this post on Facebook with a list of things that people should stop telling people with chronic illness to do because it’ll make them better. The list included things like Yoga, exercise, eating better, more sleep, etc. It was basically a list of common things people suggest when a ... -
I’m Only Buying Socks For My Loved Ones This Year
The holiday season poses unique challenges for someone with cerebral palsy. When I was growing up, I loved dressing up as my favorite animal and handing out candy on Halloween. I love going to holiday parties dressed like my favorite Disney princess. Now that I’m older, I understand the complexities that come with the holiday ... -
A Foodie’s Act of Kindness
Like most young people, the internet has replaced TV for me. I am either streaming music or watching videos on the internet every day. One of my favorite YouTubers is a woman who calls herself emmymadeinjapan. Recently, I was shown an act of kindness by a perfect stranger. I wrote one of my favorite YouTubers ... -
Ban The #StrawBan
For as long as I can remember, I have cared about the environment and all living creatures. I was that child who would see the World Wildlife Fund commercials about the endangered animals and cry. I signed up for my first email account when I was 11-12, and shortly after that I started subscribing to ...