I Will Not Be Silenced

I have tried to write a million times. Nothing seems good enough. I feel like I have forgotten … More

Still Not Your Inspiration

I feel like I have written this piece before. I have, yet it seems that people have either … More

Ableism is seldom discussed outside of the disabled community, and maybe, for good reason. There are deep rifts … More

It should be obvious that I’m devastated and disturbed anytime I hear a news story about parents or caregivers killing … More

Sometimes it is difficult to be a disabled college student at a predominately able-bodied school. The biggest challenge I have … More

I understand that everyone is tired of political posts and negativity, but as a disabled person, I can no longer … More

While the notion of patronizing those with cerebral palsy for 24 hours makes me cringe, I acknowledge the importance of … More

I was once the type of girl who apologized for sneezing. I felt as if my existence put a strain … More

Many of my able-bodied friends have admitted that when they first met me, they thought of me as “the girl … More

Last year I wrote”Going to College with a Disability,” as I embarked on my journey at Loyola University. At the … More