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From my life as a Black Disabled teenager to an independent young adult

Month: May 2021

I Used to be Ashamed of my Disability. Not Anymore.

I Used to be Ashamed of my Disability. Not Anymore.

May 29, 2021 Posted in In My Feelings167 Comments

A list of five things I used to be ashamed of due to my disability and how I’ve learnt to be proud of them and own them instead

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Wheelchair Blues and Getting Turned Away

Wheelchair Blues and Getting Turned Away

May 22, 2021July 6, 2021 Posted in Current Updates and Recent Life89 Comments

A little peek into some of the struggles I went through with my disability during my hiatus from my blog, as well as some sad news about one of my wheelchairs.

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Showcasing my Digital Artwork

Showcasing my Digital Artwork

May 15, 2021July 6, 2021 Posted in Thinking out Loud118 Comments

Showcasing my digital paintings, cartoons, and other artwork created with Microsoft PowerPoint.

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