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Two Mothers, One Beautiful Journey of Love
Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers, grandmothers stepmothers, and mother figures out there! I have been blessed to have two wonderful mothers, two loving grandmothers, and several cherished aunts. Both of my moms have always been there for me. They were the ones who took me to St. Louis Children’s Hospital for my Selective…
Holding Onto Humanity in a System That Tries to Strip It Away
Ever since I received a notice from MassHealth informing me that my PCA hours are being reduced I’ve felt upset. I hope the appeal process is successful, but it’s frustrating. I’ve spent the past three weeks preparing my appeal packet. It’s been an emotional process. Having to justify my needs isn’t easy. On Thursday, I…
Learning to Be Human in a System That Isn’t
CW: Institutionalization Lately, I’ve been questioning my humanity. For the last three weeks, I’ve been preparing to appeal the decrease in my PCA hours. Ever since I turned 18, I’ve learned just how difficult it is to live as a disabled adult. I’ve always had high expectations for myself. One of the hardest lessons I’ve…
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