By now, you probably have scrolled on TikTok or Facebook and are greeted by a woman with Down Syndrome pointing out the obvious infantilization she faces on a daily basis. https://youtu.be/9HpLhxMFJR8?si=CzSb06JKMtXOCvRD This campaign, hosted by an Italian nonprofit Coordown and features Champions star Madison Tevlin, … Continue reading Assume That I Can. The Ultimate Challenge to Old Expectations
Why Do I?
“Sometimes I write you letters that you’ll never readWhen I get to drinkin’, I get to thinkin’I wish you were thinkin’ about me”- Set It Off “Why Do I” Ever hear a song that just hits you in the feels? In that moment where you … Continue reading Why Do I?
The In Between
"She's just fine." 5 year old me at Disney World. The words tossed about to my parents during my preschool screenings and childhood psych evaluations. "Her behaviors are normal. She's so smart and can verbalize well." Meanwhile my preschool aged self would go into fits … Continue reading The In Between
Finding Myself in Advocacy Again
*Dusts off the WordPress app like an old book* Well hello there friend. Long time no see. A photo of me before heading out to another self advocacy conference The last 3 years has been one hell of an adventure for sure. The Pandemic brought … Continue reading Finding Myself in Advocacy Again
Jobs, Travels, and Lack of Toilet Paper. Legally Blind Bagged is back!
Geez, where do I even start? Just crashing in. Posing with a Flintstones car at the Columbus NJ Flea Market The last you most likely heard from me on here was when I worked at a local special needs catholic school. Well, life has taken … Continue reading Jobs, Travels, and Lack of Toilet Paper. Legally Blind Bagged is back!
Divine Intervention
My first week at the new job has been an experience unlike any other. Never in a job have I ever reached a level of happiness before. But it's a different kind of happiness beyond satisfaction and praise from management and my guests. I feel … Continue reading Divine Intervention
When Fit Hits The Shan
My father always had a saying for me when life has it's WTF moments, which seems to be the theme of this life I'm currently living out... You always find a way to step into shit one moment and grow roses the next. The reason … Continue reading When Fit Hits The Shan
A Bone-a-fide Date Night
A normal Valentine’s Day weekend usually consists of romantic candlelight dinners at a fancy restaurant or a nice long walk on the beach. But I date a creep who, like me, loves all things science and morbid. Because nothing says “I love you” more than … Continue reading A Bone-a-fide Date Night
Am I Truly An Advocate? Or Do I Just Play One On The Internet?
Busy season has drawn to a close here in Florida, as the work hours have calmed down a bit and my mind can start to relax. But with the calm becomes a storm of thoughts, most specifically with my plans on attending various self-advocacy conferences … Continue reading Am I Truly An Advocate? Or Do I Just Play One On The Internet?
Reaching Greatness
Throughout my whole work history, I was met with a lot of "No, you're not able to..." or "I'm sorry, you're just not ready..." Any sort of dream job I wanted to chase met with it being crushed. Although I have moved around a bit … Continue reading Reaching Greatness
Legally Blind Bagged by Mandy Ree 