Running, eating disorder recovery, and living with a disability.
I wish Cawthorn used his platform to undermine ableism by showing his political party that not everyone can stand, and that is okay. I wish he showed the GOP that it is okay to be Disabled. I wish he acted as a role model to Disabled children, showing that he doesn’t have to perform able-bodiedness in order to be a leader. He can lead just as efficiently from a chair. There is enough pressure on Disabled children without having someone like Cawthorn standing and catering to able-bodied norms.
I attended public school for twelve years. The high school I graduated from was majorly overrun by able-bodies. … More
Dear Able-bodied friends, I see you. You probably assume that is a pun about disabilities because the only way … More
It is disheartening to hear that Melissa Ortiz was appointed to the position of Commissioner of the Administration … More
Nearly once a week a conservative “friend” of mine writes something along the lines of “Yeah–cut back on … More
I understand that everyone is tired of political posts and negativity, but as a disabled person, I can no longer … More
Running with Crutches 