The articles I write for Audacity revolve around the issues I face as a disabled woman with spina bifida raising a healthy, active toddler. I will also take this space …
Living With Multiple Disabilities
“What did you say?” I asked, as she pointed in the direction I should go. I couldn’t tell exactly where she was pointing, and some of her words were muffled. …
The Making of a Maestro
While others joyfully celebrated Christmas, a woman sobbed uncontrollably in a dimly light shed pleading with God to spare the life of her youngest son. That woman was my mother …
Mother Dear Mother
If only I had listened to what my mum had said. I wouldn’t be in this mess, I would be at home instead. Oh, why didn’t I listen to what …
Conservative or Stubborn?
The shock and awe that was apparent on the faces of my liberal brethren on election night dwarfed the shock and awe, Bush declared on Iraq at the beginning of …
A Mother’s Betrayal
A beautiful fictional story about a child yearning for the approval of a parent. I remember the day like yesterday. Twenty-six of March 1981. It was a Thursday, the day …
If You Only Knew
If You Only Knew…. If you only knew the pain we feel when we struggle to fight a battle — a battle so often fought alone If you only knew …
Me and Quasimodo
Disney has come a long way since it began making feature films in 1937. Beauty and the Beast’s Belle bravely stands up to the terrifying Beast where Snow White ran …
Who are the Real Superheroes?
Over the last few days I have been thinking about superheroes. There are different types of superheroes. Some heroes come from other planets and have superpowers. Some superheroes use technology …