I was fourteen the first time I saw disability portrayed fairly accurately on television. Switched at Birth was … More
Category: Society
Exercise Bulimia and Why Exercise Addiction is Not Cool
Exercise addiction is perhaps one of the least discussed eating disorder behaviors, but it is more serious and common than … More
“Trying Anorexia” is Not a Thing
I was preparing for the eighth grade dance, when a school secretary casually said, “Yeah, I’ve lost so … More
My Eating Disorder is Not Pretty
One of the most difficult compliments to hear while recovering from an eating disorder is “I wish I had your … More
Survivor’s Guilt
“You’d be dead.” I wondered if that was meant to comfort me as my stomach clenched. I know, I know. … More
The Able-bodied Struggle
I attended public school for twelve years. The high school I graduated from was majorly overrun by able-bodies. … More
The Myth of the “Super Cripple”
I am disabled. I am the “socially acceptable” kind of disabled; I am the kind of disabled that … More
I See You: A Letter to Those Who Question My Rights
Dear Able-bodied friends, I see you. You probably assume that is a pun about disabilities because the only way … More
The New Commissioner for the Administration on Disabilities: Misunderstanding and Ableism Within the Disabled Community
It is disheartening to hear that Melissa Ortiz was appointed to the position of Commissioner of the Administration … More
Medicaid is a Disability Rights Issue
Nearly once a week a conservative “friend” of mine writes something along the lines of “Yeah–cut back on … More