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26 Years in America
I came home to America 26 years ago today, on June 29, 2000. Massachusetts will always be my home. I grew up here, and it’s the only home I’ve ever known. My family is the only one I’ve ever known. From the day I arrived, it was clear that I was cherished deeply. Many of…
Belonging Is a Right, Not a Reward
CW: Ableism Disabled people have been made to prove their worth for too long. Society sees value in work, earnings, or productivity, and anyone who doesn’t meet these standards is expected to justify their value in society, in the community, in their family, and even in their own home. That’s not only unfair, but it…
Relief, Roadblocks, and Resilience
CW: Institutional Bias Yesterday, after two months of grueling work, anxiety, and frustration, I received a notice from MassHealth informing me that I’d been approved for 60 PCA hours per week. Relief washed over me like a deep, sudden wave. It felt like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders. I’m glad I kept…
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