Bringing the realm of disability into the intimacy space can only make it messier. Disabled lives are messy. Physically, spiritually, emotionally, relationally. Thus, disabled intimacy is always messy. But that doesn't mean it can't feel really, really good.
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Walking with a cane is not as simple as picking it up and going on your way. It requires a period of adjustment to find your rhythm, learning to synchronize your muscles with the workings of metal and rubber. Yet, no one talks about this. So here are a few ways you shouldn't use a cane.
Crip time gives me a space for that. In crip time, I am not tied to being 22 years old. I am not too young or too old for my impairments. There are no necessary qualifications to accept the validity of my crip-ness.
"I'm not disabled," I said to myself. But doubt slowed my cursor as I went to close the email. Sure, my foot still hurt after months of physical therapy and consultation with a civilian doctor. And my migraines were nearly constant. Not to mention the mental health struggles. But I wasn't disabled, and this was a department for disabled students.
In honor of Spooky Month, I thought I'd talk about the scariest things I know: migraines and stress.
Episode 3 explores my first use of a cane, finally getting a diagnosis for my disability, and the effects that had on me afterward.
With the 2024 Paralympics coming to a close, I want to take a moment to reflect on some of my experiences watching this year's Games as a disabled athlete.
When the pain first came back, I ignored it. My parents had taught me that the best thing to do was power through. Mind over matter; will over pain. But that couldn't work forever.
However, I, like many writers, believe that trigger warnings are a good standard practice. Why? Because they give more agency to the people engaging with your content, and don't detract from your content in any way.
Happy July! In honor of Disability Pride Month, both of this month's posts will be about disability-related writing topics. To start off the month, I'd like to provide you with some writing prompts designed to explore disability and embodiment.
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