When Nobody Believes You About Being Sick
CN: brief mention of getting sick I have never hesitated to talk about the abusive home that I grew up in, but there are so many parts of growing up…
Anti-AI Alternatives to Google and Microsoft I Am Using
I hate AI with a seething passion. Not only is it literal theft (every prompt steals from real artists, writers, developers, and more), it’s destroying our planet. Just one prompt…
Michigan Football Is More Than Just a Sport – It’s a Way of Life
I was born on a cold desolate day right near the end of 1980. While my mother was in active labor, the doctor and my father bustled between the delivery…
Stop Excluding Your Disabled Relatives – It’s Ableist
One of the most egregious things my family ever did to me was exclude me. I was born with a neuromuscular disability, which is progressive. What that means is that…
My Year with Karen
A year filled with horrible mistreatment and ableism I once had a teacher named Karen, and yes that was really her name. Fresh out of college, with her signature Karen…
D.A.R.E. – Drugs Are Really Excellent
When I was in elementary school I was a good kid. I was very well behaved, especially in school. I got good grades. I didn’t cause too much trouble even…
Wheelchair Users and Devotees – Why Devotees Are Ableist
Disabled sex and sexuality is vastly misunderstood. As a physically disabled wheelchair-using person, I’ve experienced the best and worst when it comes to sex, dating, and relationships. This after a…
My friend, Brandi Simmons, Saved My Life
What is it about getting older that makes us reflect on the people who have passed on that had a significant influence on our life? I’ve lost many people since…
Disability and Relationships: Things to Consider
A lot of people don’t know that I am polyamorous. This means that I have dated and had relationships with multiple people at the same time. Sometimes together. Sometimes not….
My First Black Teacher: Mrs. Gilbert
Black history month was a couple of months ago, but I’ve never been one to stop talking about any group just because their month has ended. Even when it’s not…