Ableism Within the Disabled Community

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

“Ugly Betty” is Beautiful

Betty Suarez, the protagonist, of ABC’s drama Ugly Betty, is known for her frizzy hair, caterpillar-like eyebrows, signature braces, colorful … More

Living with a physical disability is difficult sometimes, but overall, I am thankful for the valuable lessons it has taught … More

It is often assumed that people with eating disorders are narcissistic, vain and overly competitive. Of course, some people fit … More

My name permeated my thoughts. I mentally deconstructed it syllable by syllable, Eh-ri-cuh, as I heard everyone else pronounce their … More

My name is Erica, and I am a college student who loves to run. Because I was born with spastic … More