I sit here writing this as a twenty-one-year-old disabled woman, yet I feel like a twelve-year-old girl. Today, like many … More
Tag: College
The Oxymoron of Being Disabled and Twenty-one
Being twenty-one and disabled often feels like an oxymoron. My college apartment has makeup and textbooks, but also … More
My first kiss was in an elevator: on dating with a disability
My first kiss was in an elavator. When I read that statement I know I sound like a stereotypical disabled … More
My Community
I’ve always been told that college is a place for free-thinkers. It is. Loyola was the first place … More
Autopilot: How Recovery is Similar to Driving a Car
I am twenty-years-old and I do not know how to drive. That is why I don’t have a … More
204 A
The first time I walked back into this room I felt overwhelmed by the silence that consumed it. … More
Body Dysmorphia & College
When I first went away to school, I was terrified to share a space with other girls because it felt … More
Unapologetic
I was once the type of girl who apologized for sneezing. I felt as if my existence put a strain … More
Fighting for Peace
I once thought recovery meant always feeling at peace with who I am. I envisioned having a perfect life where … More
Going to College with a Disability Part II: A Year Later
Last year I wrote”Going to College with a Disability,” as I embarked on my journey at Loyola University. At the … More