Tag: disability
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More Than You Know
It’s that time of year again. Time for graduations and job hunting for those entering the workforce. Bright-eyed and bushy-tailed college graduates begin looking for their dream job. Many will be welcomed with open arms to the career of their dreams, and there will be some who are left out in the cold wondering why ... -
Why I’ve Chosen To Become An Advocate
Dealing with a disability can be extremely difficult for anyone. But for me, a large part of the issue was always feeling like I was judged. I grew up in a cliché, small town where everybody knows their neighbors, and even things like ice cream socials in church gatherings become a place for gossip. The ... -
My Poisonous Town And Its Broken People
I really want to leave my small town, and not just for me, but for the future of anyone else who might come into my life. I grew up in a very small town. The kind of town you see people coming to when they say they got tired of the “big city crime”. The ... -
The Unfair Standard Applied To Poor People Seeking Assistance
Most people in this country go to banks or credit unions to get a loan to buy a home, but the unlucky have to go to a place called General Assistance to get help with their rent or utilities at least once a year. Many of us have been there at least once in our lifetime. ...