We recently interviewed Ariella Barker for PUSHLiving Podcast where she shared her struggle with a rare and complicated illness that overcame her life and nearly ended it. She was able to to save her own … Read the rest
Shopping while Disabled – From Retail Therapy to Retail Disaster
Rivalry and Hatred of a Disabled Sibling
A couple of months ago, my friend made a post in a muscular dystrophy support group. Her post was a heartbreaking tale of her fractured relationship with her sister. She described how her sister treated … Read the rest
Never Giving Up Hope; Tinder Dating, Disability and Heartbreak
Recently, I joined Tinder, and soon after that, I found a man, to whom I connected … Read the rest
Online Wheelchair Dating – Love My Disability Tinder
Three weeks ago, I was in a deep depression. I had transitioned from an independent life as a practicing attorney living all over the world to becoming … Read the rest
Crime and Disability: Sex Crimes
Trigger/Content Warning: Rape and Sexual Assault
When I was … Read the rest
“Disability Rights are a Human Right” – Minorities must join together and build powerful coalitions
Recently, North Carolina, my home state, passed HB2 (House Bill 2, aka “the bathroom bill,” aka “Hate Bill 2”). The main portion of the bill, which has been politicized, is the bathroom portion of the … Read the rest
The Disabled Vote: Why This Largest Minority Group Can No Longer be Ignored by Candidates
In every presidential election, we always hear about the importance of the black or Hispanic vote. We regularly hear about their issues, like police brutality, immigration, and criminal justice reform. But we never hear about … Read the rest