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We Are So Much More Than the “Label” of Our Diagnosis
It has been 30 years, and I can still remember almost every “I’m sorry” when I share with someone that I am deaf-blind/visually impaired. I remember those moments when people would say to me “I would rather be deaf than blind” as if disabilities are some cool pair of pants that either you like or…
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From Island Roots to Impact: The Resilient Journey of Kariza Herbert
Originally from the Republic of Cape Verde, a country island off the coast of West Africa, Kariza Herbert (née Goncalves) grew up surrounded by family, culture, and resilience. She was one of eleven children and the oldest girl in her family, vibrant, curious, and full of life. Yet even as a young child, her mother…
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Defying Assumptions
If you only saw the book covers, the author photos, the polished captions online, you might assume my life unfolded in a straight line. You might think I always knew I’d be here—publishing novels, speaking about resilience, turning pain into prose. But my life didn’t begin with applause. It began in a snowstorm. I entered…
