Cover Girl: Emily’s Modeling Debut A First for Parents Magazine
When I first began to write on Holdin’ Out for a Hero, and E-mails and friend requests from parents of children with spina bifida started coming in, Elizabeth Keicher was among the first mamas to...
View Article“Your Determination Inspires Me” and Other Killer Statements
Recently, I’ve seen a lot of feedback from fellow advocates and activists in the disability community regarding what is now termed as “inspiration porn.” I figure it’s long been the giant, pink...
View ArticleGoodwill Exposé Shows Good Intentions, Bad Reporting: An Open Letter to NBC
Yesterday, while finishing up my breakfast, my good friend Spencer Day messaged me, and tipped me off on a news story I hadn’t yet heard of. It had to do with people with disabilities, so he guessed–...
View ArticleThe Sad Truth About ‘Selfies’ #NaturalDay
Disclosure: This post is not sponsored. I will not receive any compensation for writing/publishing this post. I am writing it of my own free will. All ideas and opinions are my own. I’ve had a lot to...
View ArticleThe Power of Self-Acceptance Begins with You #loveurself
Disclosure: I was given a #loveurself T-shirt for participating in this campaign. I will not be compensated for publishing this post. All ideas and opinions are my own. There are moments when I’m...
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