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(Poem) Glutton

(Poem) Glutton

July 7, 2021July 7, 2021 Posted in Thinking out Loud140 Comments

Sharing a poem called Glutton in honour of all of the amazing poet/author bloggers that I follow

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Things That Disabled People Always Hear

Things That Disabled People Always Hear

October 25, 2020July 24, 2021 Posted in Thinking out Loud76 Comments

A fun list of twelve things able-bodied people always say to disabled people when they meet them or pass them on the street

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Inspiration Porn vs. Actual Inspiring People

Inspiration Porn vs. Actual Inspiring People

February 3, 2020August 3, 2021 Posted in Thought Provokers35 Comments

An explanation of the important disability term ‘Inspiration Porn’ and how it affects the way disabled people are viewed by others

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