“Disabled” is not a pejorative, but it definitely felt like one when I was growing up. The U.S. Centers for…
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COVID-19 cases are increasing again here in the U.K., and government officials can no longer prioritize improving the economy…
I have felt pretty overwhelmed lately. After months of sheltering at home and being relatively inactive, I’ve suddenly taken on…
One of my favorite features is my smile, and I find that in life, I have many things to smile…
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Just like that, it’s September again – aka Sickle Cell Awareness Month. Sickle cell awareness means…