A disabled, trans perspective on new federal policy threats, survival with chronic illness, and the radical hope of community care
Category: Education
How to Get A Wheelchair
Recently, it was time for me to be re-evaluated for my next powerchair. I used the opportunity to document the process. And yes, given the current government administration, I have … Continue reading How to Get A Wheelchair
Day Six as a Declared Non-Person
Six days ago, a person who wanted to play a dictator on TV declared me not to exist. The person several of my relatives and people who have said in … Continue reading Day Six as a Declared Non-Person
Free Speech is Dead
If you follow me, you’ll know that even though I haven’t been writing a lot over here, I have been very active since April 2021 on an app called TikTok. … Continue reading Free Speech is Dead
Zebra Hope
Does your doctor listen to you?
Self-publishing in Secret
This year I created something special for my family, friends and connections-all in secret!
The Car that Ran on Prayers
I lost my friend, my literary agent, and my religion in a few weeks. I was at a loss as to where my book would land…
Caring for Me
She was only 18 when she started-But our bond would grow tighter than I could imagine
The Quality of My Life
Have you ever contemplated the worth of your life? What is my disabled life worth? Anything?
Teach Our Children Jobs
As I write this, more than 10 full-time home health care positions exist within a mile of my location and there is no one to fill them.
M.E. Slighte 