I used to think getting in and out of the shower and getting in and out of the car was a workout. Then I got a pool. Now getting in …
Through Your Filter: What You Miss About Disabled People
On a clear day, when we look up at the blue sky, we see a big, bright yellow sun shining in the sky. Or at least that’s what we think …
Disability and the Mind-Body Connection: The Truth
The wellness industry is in love with its shiny new toy: the mind-body connection. Every day there’s a new article or expert talking about how stress can manifest as tight …
How to Build Inner Strength (When the World Keeps Testing You)
Let me tell you something most people won’t admit: Sometimes, it’s not just society that pushes you down. Sometimes it’s the people closest to you. And sometimes—it’s even people within …
How My Mother as My Caregiver Gave Me Life Twice
For me, that bond with my mami has always been sacred. It was born when I was, and it was forged in fire when, at 18 years old, I was …
Living with Cerebral Palsy: Why Medicaid Is My Lifeline
I’ve been advocating for people with developmental disabilities for over 30 years, but the truth is—I didn’t choose this fight. I was born into it. Living with cerebral palsy, I’ve …
Winter Blues Suck! This is My Story
Here we are, in the middle of the Christmas season—the most wonderful time of the year. Winter weather, Christmas trees, lights, eggnog, and that store-bought blue tin of Danish butter …
Give Less, Love More: A Stress-Free Holiday Guide
To Give or Not To Give? “The first holiday season I didn’t buy anyone a gift felt like I’d broken an unspoken rule. I’d spent years overextending myself—saying yes to …
How to Set Boundaries as a Physically Disabled Millennial
Family is often a source of support and love, but for many of us in the physically disabled community, it can also become a complicated space where boundaries blur. Setting …