Let’s talk about internalized ableism. What a topic. There’s so much to say about it. I was inspired to write this post by something I saw on Instagram, saying something like, ableism is a mindset. I was intrigued by that. To me, internalized ableism is this idea of ableism turned inward, meaning, when a disabled… Continue reading Feelings Are Not Facts
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What Did You Call It?
There's honestly so much to say about relationships specifically within the context of disability. Right now I'd like to focus in on the term "interabled." Yes, that's actually a term people use. I've come across it many times on social media, particularly both Twitter and Instagram. What does it mean? Well, interabled is used to… Continue reading What Did You Call It?
Kiss Me, I’m Spastic
Source: Pinterest Let me start by saying that my type of cerebral palsy is called spastic diplegia. The spastic part refers to spasticity, which is a reflex resistance to passive movement of the limbs and is noted by difficulty in initiating or controlling muscular movement. The di- in diplegia denotes two, in this case two… Continue reading Kiss Me, I’m Spastic
The Spastic Diplege 