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I Am Allowed to Be Here
CW: Suicide, Mental Health, & Death Ever since I learned of RJ Mitte’s tragic suicide, I have been thinking about how cerebral palsy has affected my mental health. By age 20, I developed both depression and anxiety. I know firsthand how heavy those struggles can become while navigating life with a disability. With medication, family…
RJ Mitte’s Legacy and the Struggles Many People With Cerebral Palsy Carry in Silence
CW: Suicide, Mental Health, & Death The entertainment industry is mourning the loss of Breaking Bad star RJ Mitte. Best known for portraying Walter White Jr., Mitte was a powerful advocate for disability rights while living with cerebral palsy. Mitte died by suicide on Monday at age 34. As a person with cerebral palsy, I…
Getting Through the Door Isn’t Enough
When most people decide to go to see a show, they don’t have to think much about all of the logistics involved. They buy tickets, make plans with their friends, and figure out where to park. But for a disabled person like Jill McAuley, preparing for a concert begins long before the first song plays.…
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