This was originally published on March 6, 2013 It is an account of the time that I was pregnant with Moxie. Please be aware this post discusses violence, sexual abuse and abortion. You can listen to me read this post by clicking the player below, or on my podcast on Spotify or iTunes. I. The…
Coming to terms with internalized ableism, as a parent with a disability, having a child with a disability
A personal story about the impact of disability on siblings
A Letter to My Daughter in which I hope that she will allow Down syndrome to define her, and be proud of all that she is
About fear, accountability and love
About disability pride, overexposure, and the brilliance of Frida Kahlo, as seen in a visit to her home in Mexico City
On my own journey in growing disability pride and overcoming ableism
Although I’ve had a disability since I was 4 years old (that we know of anyway), I was mainstreamed at all times. In my family, “disability” was something reserved for people who used wheelchairs. The answer to any disability-related issue I may have had growing up was invariably: try a little harder God only gives…