Tag Archives: Disability

Learning to Like Myself – A Reflection

As the year begins to wind into darkness, I usually find myself starting to think of the main thing that I’d like to focus on for the year ahead. My focus words for 2025 were Bridges and Boundaries. The intent … Continue reading

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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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The Language of Smiles

The thing is, I know I’m disabled. I mean, I just turned forty-six, so I’ve been disabled for a long time, and I live with it every day. There are times where the act of doing something takes time, or … Continue reading

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