“The beauty of anti-racism is that you don’t have to pretend to be free of racism to be an anti-racist. Anti-racism is the commitment to fight racism wherever you find it, including in yourself. And it’s the only way forward.” —Ijeoma Oluo I have been pretty silent on here lately. I have been what I …
Working Virtually in Community
"People working together in a strong community with a shared goal and a common purpose can make the impossible possible." - Tom Vilsack It is a scary world out there for me right now. Partially, because I live with anxiety on a regular basis. Add on to that, the fact that I live with asthma and …
You Don’t Look Disabled
"My advice to other disabled people would be, to concentrate on things your disability doesn't prevent you from doing well, and don't regret the things it interferes with. Don't be disabled in spirit as well as physically." - Stephen Hawking Usually, people are gracious and helpful. However, the odd time we encounter people who are not. Such was …
Fear and Kindness
"I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear." - Nelson Mandela I had mentioned the other day that I have some not nice health stuff going on right now. I wasn't going …
The Stigma of Mental Illness
"I wish people could understand that the brain is the most important organ of our body. Just because you can't see mental illness like you see a broken bone, doesn't mean it's not as detrimental or devastating to a family or an individual." - Demi Lovato Yesterday was Bell's Let's Talk day to support mental health awareness. Although I …