I’m not interested in being Laura Stinson, disabled writer. No, I just want to be Laura Stinson, writer. I hate the idea of being identified by my disability, with my …
Trading Spaces
“You’re really good at that.” “You’re so lucky.” “I bet that’s fun.” “I wish I had one of those.” If I was being politically correct, I would chalk it up …
The Conclusion of the Controversy
In continuing my previous column, I will wrap up the account of that fateful classroom discussion. Once the labeling issue was laid to rest, I decided that perhaps I should …
My Name Is Controversy
Something occurred in one of my classes during my senior year that I just cannot seem to get out of my head. It plagues me for the lack of sensitivity …
Love Thy Self
This is going to sound odd, but I feel like I’m finally coming into my ” disabled” ach department phone self. You always hear people who say that they have …
Take A Chance
Suddenly, it’s January. Suddenly, we’re in the year 2004 and the twentieth century is but a distant memory. I, for one, find it odd. Growing up, I always dreamed of …
Surreal Moments
The following is an excerpt from my personal journal: Sometimes, I have these moments of surreality. Where everything that is real feels like it isn’t and everything that isn’t real …
Role Switch
Sometimes things happen that we never expect and then we just have to deal with them. We must step up to the plate and do what is required of us, …
Second Chance
I don’t know anyone who enjoys being wrong. Being wrong shows weakness, vulnerability. It shows that, even if it’s just for one moment, we’re not as good as we thought …