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Bruised But Breathing: Because of Trauma, I Often Hate My Body – And That’s My Truth
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10 Unspoken Reasons Why I’m Retiring From Advocacy as a Queer, Disabled Survivor of Abuse
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7 Powerful 2021 Sundance Films That Nailed Authentic Disability Representation
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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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Why Rita Farr in Doom Patrol Shatters Stereotypes and Empowers the Chronic Illness Community
In a media landscape saturated with superheroes who seem invincible, Rita Farr stands apart. Known as … Why Rita Farr in Doom Patrol Shatters Stereotypes and Empowers the Chronic Illness CommunityRead more
16 Powerful Reasons People With Chronic Illness Make Remarkable Life Partners
Living with chronic illness demands resilience, adaptability, and emotional depth. While the challenges are undeniable, the … 16 Powerful Reasons People With Chronic Illness Make Remarkable Life PartnersRead more
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