7 Powerful 2021 Sundance Films That Nailed Authentic Disability Representation
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7 Powerful 2021 Sundance Films That Nailed Authentic Disability Representation

The 2021 Sundance Film Festival offered a refreshing and long-overdue spotlight on stories that reflect the … 7 Powerful 2021 Sundance Films That Nailed Authentic Disability RepresentationRead more

Dismissed by Words: What It Feels Like When I’m in Pain and Someone Says, ‘That Didn’t Hurt’
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Dismissed by Words: What It Feels Like When I’m in Pain and Someone Says, ‘That Didn’t Hurt’

Pain is personal. It’s intimate. It’s rooted in the unique wiring of a body and the … Dismissed by Words: What It Feels Like When I’m in Pain and Someone Says, ‘That Didn’t Hurt’Read more

Words That Wound: What You Should Never Say When Someone Tells You They’re in Pain
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Words That Wound: What You Should Never Say When Someone Tells You They’re in Pain

When someone opens up about their pain—whether physical, emotional, or invisible—they’re not just stating a fact. … Words That Wound: What You Should Never Say When Someone Tells You They’re in PainRead more

How I Found My True Identity at the Intersection of Queerness, Neurodiversity, and Disability
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How I Found My True Identity at the Intersection of Queerness, Neurodiversity, and Disability

For much of my life, I felt like I was navigating a maze blindfolded. I didn’t … How I Found My True Identity at the Intersection of Queerness, Neurodiversity, and DisabilityRead more

From Pain to Pride: How I Transformed From a Bullied Girl Into a Fearless Woman With a Disability
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From Pain to Pride: How I Transformed From a Bullied Girl Into a Fearless Woman With a Disability

There was a time in my life when I would have done anything to be invisible. … From Pain to Pride: How I Transformed From a Bullied Girl Into a Fearless Woman With a DisabilityRead more

Triumph Over CRPS: Stephanie Shares a Candid Testimonial of Her Remarkable Journey with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
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Triumph Over CRPS: Stephanie Shares a Candid Testimonial of Her Remarkable Journey with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

Introduction: Stephanie’s Story – Turning Pain into Power Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is often called … Triumph Over CRPS: Stephanie Shares a Candid Testimonial of Her Remarkable Journey with Complex Regional Pain SyndromeRead more

What Happened When I Was Judged for Using Disabled Parking With an Invisible Illness Will Change How You See People
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What Happened When I Was Judged for Using Disabled Parking With an Invisible Illness Will Change How You See People

When I’m Judged for Using Disabled Parking With an Invisible Illness Every time I pull into … What Happened When I Was Judged for Using Disabled Parking With an Invisible Illness Will Change How You See PeopleRead more