Guest Post: Setting Goals with Chronic Illness

One of the best life lessons I've learned is somewhat of an analogy to cooking. Life shouldn't be a shot in the pan, it should be a slow burn, allowing all the flavors of our goals to marinate.  We don't need instant gratification, or a microwave fast-track to achievement. We don't need to scale our wins in life based on what others can achieve.

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Guest Post: Standing Alone

I quit my job.

I thought about quitting my BA about a hundred times.

I thought about quitting my MA to open an art gallery.

I thought about quitting academia but never did.

And yet, I quit my job.

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Equal Entry Recap: Disability Pride NYC 2019

Thousands of people, including those with disabilities, family members, caregivers, educators, politicians and other advocates marched through Midtown Manhattan on a sweltering summer morning, seeking to destigmatize disability and fight for common issues through a fun, community-oriented public display of pride.

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Guest Post: Selah Way Foundation Event Recap

Disabilities is also a topic no one seems to understand, that no one talks about. Consequently, those who are affected by one can suffer from derision, judgment, and simple misunderstanding. Without an understanding ear, those with disabilities can sometimes only retreat into isolation, never getting the support and understanding they need.

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