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From Survivor to Supporter
I am a survivor of multiple sclerosis, lupus, heart attack, fibromyalgia, aneurysms, and more. I am turning my pain into purpose. I now advocate for chronic illness…
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Disability, Motherhood & Me
“I’ll never be a mum,” I cried as the tears rolled down my cheeks. This was the first thing I said to my neuropsychologist, and that would…
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Notes From a Stroke Survivor
“What does it feel like to live in a Body that knows its limits?” At age 24, just five days after moving to New York City, I…
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The Day I Realized I Was Different
The first time I heard the word “hunchback” was the day a boy teased me in front of my class. I remember that moment so clearly, as…
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The Girl Who Learned She Was Enough
Growing up with a disability was not easy. As a child, I wanted the same things that most kids wanted—to make friends, fit in, and enjoy life…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Unbreakable Spirit: How Ishaunna Gully Empowers Others to Rise
Ishaunna Gully is a native of Laurel, MS, and a devoted mother to one son. She earned a bachelor of science degree in psychology from William Carey University…
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Introducing Michelle Colon: A Woman With Many Talents
Michelle Colon is a model, content creator, beauty enthusiast, and disabilityadvocate based in New York City. Proudly representing the intersection ofbeauty and disability, Michelle made her mark…
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