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She Was So Busy Looking at Me She Didn’t Notice I Was Blind
Rejection rarely comes with an explanation. Usually, it comes with silence. After what seemed like a promising first date, I found myself asking all the questions we tend to ask after disappointment: Did I do something wrong? Was it because I’m blind? Could I have changed the outcome? In the end, I didn’t find the…
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The Lies We Tell to Fit In (And Why They Keep Us Lonely)
What do blindness, being transgender, recovering from trauma, and growing up gay have in common? More than you might think. This essay explores the pressure to “pass as normal,” why hiding parts of ourselves can leave us feeling isolated, and how authenticity and compassion can exist side by side. As Disability Pride Month begins, it’s…
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