Long overdue life update
A ton has happened since my last life update. Some good, some bad but overall I am doing well. Check out what’s been happening below.…
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“A Fatal Inheritance” by Lawrence Ingrassia
5 out of 5 stars. Very interesting read. The author did a good job of thoroughly describing the scientific history of the area of cancer…
“Disability Intimacy” by Alice Wong
As a cis straight disabled woman I was intrigued by this anthology. I was already familiar with some of Alice Wong’s book and advocacy. I…
“The Accidental Caregiver” by Kimberly Fraser
5 out of 5 stars. The Accidental Caregiver by Kimberly Fraser is an honest and unflinching look at the realities of being a family caregiver.…
It’s Giving Blue Day!
Giving Blue Day is The University of Michigan’s annual day of giving (like Giving Tuesday). Support what you love, share your passion, make your mark,…
“On the March: A Novel of the Women’s March on Washington” by Trudy Krisher
5 out of 5 stars. Oh. My. Goodness. This is an amazing book. I was drawn to it because of the cover- it features a…
“Disability Visibility (Adapted for Young Adults): 17 First-Person Stories for Today” by Alice Wong
4 out of 5 stars. When I saw this title available on NetGalley I was really excited. I’d been meaning to read the adult version…
Rebecca Goes to 1st Grade!
A few weeks ago i had the opportunity to visit 2 first grade classrooms at a local elementary school as part of a new curriculum…
“Sick Girl Secrets” by Anna Russell
4 out of 5 stars. I was drawn to this title as someone who’s grown up with a severe physical disability. I’m always interested in…
Why I’m Thankful For Having A Difficult Conversation At My Job
No one likes having difficult conversations. They’re all around stressful- from preparing beforehand actually having the conversation, and then processing what was said after the…