“Doubt crept in and kept me from initially pursuing aviation. It seemed like a two-handed job. But I was set on becoming a pilot, no matter the process.”
Man With Limb Difference Overcomes Obstacles To Secure Dream Job As Commercial Airline Pilot
‘A diagnosis I initially thought would destroy my life ended up saving it.’: Teacher overcomes childhood bullying to advocate for mental health
“People started rumors about me. ‘Pretty, smart, and nice’ changed to ‘sl**, b***h, and drama.’”
My Daughter Got ‘Dress Coded’ For This Shirt
“She told a friend when they got off of the bus what happened and the friend said, ‘Look at my shirt, it’s shorter than yours.'”
9 Reasons Your Mentally Ill Loved One May Be Isolating Themselves
“It’s not you, it’s them. Sure, that line is often a lame justification for a one-sided break up, but in the case of your mentally ill loved one, it’s most often true.”
We Don’t Enjoy Our Acne, But We Deserve To Be Treated As Humans
“For all you non-experts out there who continue to remind people with acne that their skin is telling them something is going on with their body: Yes, thank you, noted for the millionth time.”
‘I see you meeting all the needs. Carrying all the weight. Balancing all the plates. But…what about you?’: Mom urges importance of maternal self-care
“I want to challenge all of us to extend the same courtesy, the same care, the same love to ourselves that we so freely give to others.”
Teacher And Student With Similar Limb Difference Form Immediate Bond Over Shared ‘Nubs’
“I have never shared something this unique with a student ever.”
Special Needs Parenting Is More Than Just Difficulties — It’s Full Of Beauty
“They are my purpose, my life, and my motivation.”
5 Keys To Celebrating Your Intersectionality During Pride
“Pride month for me does not just mean celebrating my queer identity, but how all of my identities intersect with one another.”
‘But you don’t look ill.’ It’s scary and disappointing how many people have a story like this.’: MS warrior starts support organization for people with chronic illnesses
“There are so many people out there who’d be happy to talk to you, support you, and help you on your journey, you just need to find them.”