Tag Archives: Writing

The Challenges I Overcome

I was asked to give a talk to the people I work with to celebrate the International Day of Person’s with Disabilities. These are the notes that I wrote. I planned to read them out loud, but ended up just … Continue reading

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Living My Best Life Two Steps at a Time

I was talking to one of my friends about the pain levels I live with. The pain has been so bad lately. In the morning, I have to sit down while I brush my teeth, just so that I can … Continue reading

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The Descent and Smashing Tropes

How cool is this? My story, The Descent, which appears in Nothing Without Us, has been referenced in a scholarly blog about disability tropes written by Derek Newman-Stille. Nothing Without Us was special to me and I’m thrilled to have … Continue reading

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Stepping Out of the Box and Breaking the Routine

I’ve been struggling a lot lately. I’ve been trying to break out of the box that I’ve put myself in. That box is built on routine. When I was first diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, this routine helped. It helped me … Continue reading

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Before We Begin Again

See, here’s the thing. I just need to talk to someone. It’s as simple as that, really. I feel like my head is going to pop like that guy in Scanners. I never knew someone could keep so much in … Continue reading

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