I think the parenting one. The internet is full of parenting tips that are not helpful because they are not based with anything realistic. Reality rarely lives up to Instagram or Pinterest standards especially put in the challenges of a disabled child and then a disabled parent…you have a lot to contribute to a space that is an echo chamber of toxic positivity. They need you desperately!
Amelia, this six‑month reflection is such a clear picture of what happens when someone shows up consistently and writes from lived experience. I especially appreciated your framing of disability pride as “not apologizing for who I am” — that line landed with the kind of quiet truth that stays with you. Your plans for the Parenting with a Disability and Disability in the Workplace series feel like exactly the kind of conversations people are hungry for but rarely see handled with nuance. Congratulations on six months of building something meaningful here. I’m looking forward to what comes next.
Thank you so, so much. This comment means more to me than you know. I’ve loved the last 6 months. At times, I feel like I’ve bitten off more than I can chew, but ultimately it’s been a labor of love and one that I am so, so proud of. Thank you on the feedback about my upcoming series. It reinforces to me that I am moving in the right direction and creating the kind of community of support, encouragement, and awareness that I’ve longed for my whole life.
Congratulations on hitting the 6 month mark!
I love your writing so much and I can’t wait for your new series to begin.
Thank you for your input! Now I have a starting point. :)
Thank you so much! Any thoughts on which series I should start with?
I think the parenting one. The internet is full of parenting tips that are not helpful because they are not based with anything realistic. Reality rarely lives up to Instagram or Pinterest standards especially put in the challenges of a disabled child and then a disabled parent…you have a lot to contribute to a space that is an echo chamber of toxic positivity. They need you desperately!
Amelia, this six‑month reflection is such a clear picture of what happens when someone shows up consistently and writes from lived experience. I especially appreciated your framing of disability pride as “not apologizing for who I am” — that line landed with the kind of quiet truth that stays with you. Your plans for the Parenting with a Disability and Disability in the Workplace series feel like exactly the kind of conversations people are hungry for but rarely see handled with nuance. Congratulations on six months of building something meaningful here. I’m looking forward to what comes next.
Thank you so, so much. This comment means more to me than you know. I’ve loved the last 6 months. At times, I feel like I’ve bitten off more than I can chew, but ultimately it’s been a labor of love and one that I am so, so proud of. Thank you on the feedback about my upcoming series. It reinforces to me that I am moving in the right direction and creating the kind of community of support, encouragement, and awareness that I’ve longed for my whole life.
Congratulations, Amelia! You're a disability rock star. :-)
Thank you so much, Sarah! I absolutely loved finally getting to talk with you this week. ❤️