Somehow they slipped us Happy Medicine. It’s like Beth and I—along with everyone else on board—have taken happy pills. People are friendly and eager to talk with each other. Good …
From Our Message Board
I am a 47-year old disabled woman, from the Bronx, NY. I have spina bifida. I would like to share one of many experiences I have had with stereotypes and …
Question of Happiness
I’ve often thought the worst thing in this world is to have nothing to do. Not just being bored, but have absolutely nothing to do. It leaves you feeling dispensable, …
Why Don’t They Get It?
I recently read an article on the BBC website which was written by Tanni Grey-Thompson for OUCH! discussing the absence of disability in mainstream advertising campaigns. Which got me thinking …
Trying to Survive
There is a song that goes: “And I can see you standing there, wanting more from me, but all I can do is try.” I suppose that is all most …
Different – But Not
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 …
Taking a Trip
So, we took a trip up the “Inside Passage” to Skagway, Alaska, and back. We spent the better part of a week on the ferry, four days in the little …
Celebrating National Disabled Employment Awareness Month
This month is National Disability Awareness Month and National Disability Employment Awareness Month! Oh boy! We have a month all to ourselves! How lucky can we get? Ok, so I …
Big Cry Baby
I am the biggest cry baby in the world. There are some things that can make me break down into a waterfall of salty tears. I don’t know when it …