Tag Archives: Ableism

The Able Body and the Mountain Within

When my journey with multiple sclerosis first began, I couldn’t wait to walk without a cane. After being bedridden for over a month, I willed myself to walk again through sheer will and stubbornness. I knew at the time that … Continue reading

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Disabled and Fabulous

I’ve come to realize that sometimes, I have to look at things in a different way. Recently, I experienced what is known as ableism. I was asked why I was taking the elevator when everyone else was taking the stairs. … Continue reading

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