“As a disabled black woman my hill to die on is proper media representation. So, when we aren’t given the respect we deserve & our stories deserve. When The person telling the story isn’t familiar with that experience, there are going to be real life people you hurt in the process And also, as a…”Tagged: Disabled People, media representation, media representation of disabled people, Films, TV Shows
“The argument against plastic bags and straws is fine, I get it. But in these arguments, disabled people are being erased, ignored, or talked over. Many of us need plastic straws because the alternatives don’t work. As for plastic bags, they’re easier for my right hand to grip. I know the problems…”Tagged: Plastic, Plastic ban, straw ban, Disabled People, Disability
“It really is a blow to the self esteem when most people say they’d never date you because you’re disabled. I spent years hating myself for this very reason. I love myself now but I get lonely and sad when I think about how many people in the world think I’m not dating material.”Tagged: Disabled People, Disability, physically disabled, Physical suffering, Being Normal