How The Ocean Teaches Me To Navigate Grief and My Disability
I’m learning the importance of paying attention to the signs of grief, those approaching waves, so I’m more prepared to navigate them. By Carolyn Hinds “Watch wuh yuh doing. De sea ain’t got nuh backdoor” is a phrase every Bajan child would
Disabled Vlogger Gem Turner Is Tired of “Overcoming Barriers”
Sassy, admittedly stubborn, and sometimes pink-haired, Gem Turner is visibly disabled and uses a wheelchair. She's fighting for more visibility and body positivity. https://www.instagram.com/p/BS9ZaLWFJY2/?taken-by=gem_turner On her 24th birthday, Gem Turner listed 24 things she has learned thus far in life for her
Check Out These 6 Fashionistas Who Use Wheelchairs
When's the last time you saw fashion divas in a wheelchairs, outside of American Horror Story? We're here to change all that. Fashion is for everybody -- and every body. Over time, consumers have begun to demand representation for all bodies, including those
My Path to Living Well With an Autoimmune Disease Started in my Kitchen
by Natasha Sisodiya Five years ago, my health took a nosedive. I started to get low-grade fevers, rashes, fatigue and joint pain. My doctors first diagnosed me with lupus, then rheumatoid arthritis. I was prescribed one harsh medication after another and
4 Tips for Dating When You Have a Disability
by Eva Sweeney Dating is awkward for everyone. You wonder whether you are making a good first impression, if the other person likes you and if are you're asking interesting questions. These fears are normal when dating someone new. Things can