N-O-R-M-A-L

N-O-R-M-A-L

by | Jul 8, 2021 | Uncategorized

By Jen Reese N-O-R-M-A-L I hate that term to its core but today I’m using it to describe our return to a more regular life post COVID. My 13-year-old daughter Cailyn has pretty much been homebound since the pandemic started. Her last day of school in person was March...
WHEN BEING OUT AND PROUD IS COMPLICATED

WHEN BEING OUT AND PROUD IS COMPLICATED

by | Jun 23, 2021 | Uncategorized

By Anonymous “I think about the intersection of disability and queerness a lot because I’m both queer and someone with a set of disabilities that is not immediately apparent. All my life, people have asked me things about my disabilities (or perceived...
I HOPE SOMEONE IS WATCHING

I HOPE SOMEONE IS WATCHING

by | Apr 1, 2021 | Uncategorized

By Valerie James Abbott On my way into TJ Maxx yesterday, I noticed something that bothered me. A young woman had finished loading her car with her discounted treasures and afterwards she proceeded to push her empty shopping cart towards the store. But, instead of...
REDEFINING RESILIENCE

REDEFINING RESILIENCE

by | Feb 16, 2021 | Uncategorized

By Valerie James Abbott In mid-December 2020, my husband texted me a photo of some crocus coming up through decaying leaves in our backyard. It was followed by a piece of dry humor – something about Spring must be coming soon. I didn’t find his message...