I once believed my old life was perfect—full of freedom, laughter, and independence. But after my injury, that perfect past became my prison. I spent hours replaying memories, convinced that …
Disability and Domestic Violence
Over a quarter of American women and 1 in 7 men suffer violence and abuse at the hands of their romantic or sexual partner. However, domestic violence can be more …
Yes, Please Define Me by My Disability
If you grew up as a child with a disability in the ‘80s and ‘90s, you heard this phrase at least once: “I am not defined by my disability!” It …
My Life Doesn’t Belong On Waiting List
Society sees having a disability as an enigma. There is nothing complex or misfiring when it comes to a person with a disability. Yes, we are constantly dismissed, looked over, …
Grab Your Battery Operated Boyfriend. Great Sex Toy.
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 …
Seeking to Lose Single Status
I’m twenty-five and single. Yes, single. I’ve never really dated anyone or had a romantic relationship. It might be embarrassing for some to admit something like this, but I think …