Voice
Each voice of people with disabilities tells a unique story with different characters, plots, settings, styles, colors, and themes. We can’t be reduced to a single story because each life […]
Suffering
Last night, I posed several questions that present themselves to people with disabilities. In the coming days, I will try to answer them. Let me begin with do people with
Suffering
Do people with disabilities suffer? Are we victims? Should we be pitied? Do we need to be ashamed of our disabilities? Is it fair for others to judge us by
My darker side
I am dual diagnosed. Since my childhood, I have lived with epilepsy and mental illness. I see specialists for both and take maintenance prescriptions for both as well. The stigma
Courage to dream
We are now in the midst of the holiday season with good cheer, festivities, and merriment. This season has enthusiasm and promises, of hope and peace. You have worked so
Dreamers
People call me a dreamer. I live for what might be. I don’t want to settle for what is. This does not mean all my dreams come true. Many of
This was my day
Today was the day of the big conference. It was held in the Doubletree Hotel in Mission Vallely, a very beautiful and modern hotel. I attended presentations by first-rate speakers
My Housecleaner
Wednesdays are my busiest days. My housecleaner came today. I was home on a Zoom session. She went about her business and in two hours she was done. I have
Leading the Charge
I am going to the Leading the Charge conference this Thursday. It is being put on by DDPN. I find leadership so very hard. The first step is to lead
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Wow!
Wow! This is cool! I can’t believe it. These are the words that come to mind when you first start getting services in Self-Determination. After waiting for so long and