Take Your Advocacy to the Next Level with Virginia Lend
When you have a child with a disability, your life shifts dramatically. For some of us, it’s a steep learning curve. As our child grows and we learn more through experience, reading, and attending conferences. But many of us want more. We want the medical professionals in our lives to better understand disability. As our […]
Stop Calling What We Do Normal
My mother almost died in October. The ordeal shook me to my core, in unexpected ways. I am one of those daughters that talks to their mom every single day, sometimes more. But I’ve also been mourning her for years. She has not been well for some time. The details are not for me to […]
I am not your inspiration
“Instead of calling a disabled person “inspirational,” use more specific adjectives that refer to the person’s unique and positive qualities, not just broad stereotypes of disabled people in general.Cite specific ways the disabled person has demonstrated these positive qualities — something more than just appearing minimally healthy and happy in public. Show that you recognize […]
4 Ways Adult ADHD Can Look Different.
By adulthood, symptoms may still be present but they may be more internalized and less obvious. Here are some ways adult ADHD symptoms may present that are slightly different from childhood:4. No time to stopRather than climbing on things and being obviously hyperactive, adults may have an inner sense of restlessness. They may have difficulty […]
The Frustration of Getting Id’d
I got ID’d a few weeks ago and I was really surprised. It’s been more than 25 years since I became of age to drink alcohol legally but I wasn’t buying booze; I was getting my 14-year-old daughter off the school bus. A little surprising right but also surprisingly comforting. My daughter doesn’t communicate verbally […]
