I’ve got some amazing friends and sisters. We have some of the most phenomenally deep conversations about sexual encounters with our beaus. But as an outsider, ask yourself what about …
One Moment Can Change Everything!
I held my breath as I squeezed the hands of the two girls next to me. My eyes were shut as I prayed silently and turned to my friend and …
Mom and Baby: No Regrets
SINGLE MOM Single and disabled is the foundation of my life. I never dreamed in a million year I’d be a mom with children and the very thought of it …
From a Mom to her Baby
Dear [Not-A-Baby-Anymore], One of the first questions that strangers ask when they see us together is, “Is that your daughter?” There is always an awkward pause that follows my usual …
A Wheelchair Wheel Conundrum
I was having one of the best conversation with a woman when I realized, once again, I was faced with an awkward moment, “The Wheelchair Wheel conundrum.” I had responded …
Wheelchair Bound Only in Playing 50 Shades of Grey
Editor’s note: “The only time you can say I’m wheelchair bound is when I’m playing the lead role in Fifty Shades of Grey” was a meme we put out to …
Disabled with an Addiction
“Just one more,” I think to myself. “The pain is really bad, so I have no choice.” That was my mantra. What I tried to convince myself was the truth, …
Our Bodies Always Belong To Us
One of the most common issues we face as women with disabilities is establishing or re-establishing ownership of our bodies. Many of us are promptly conditioned to feel like our …
Nina Ellis Cruises through Challenge
My name is Nina Ellis, and I’m 35 years old. I live in Ladson, SC, about 30 minutes away from downtown Charleston. My specific disability is unknown, since I have …