That Word Is Not Yours to Use

TW:  Extensive use of the r-slur   I had such an able-bodied moment today.  I could not find my remote control for my TV!  And then I found it under my pillow all along!  I am so able-bodied.  Seriously, I'm such an AB. That homework we had to do last night?  Oh...

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Murder, Not Mercy

Originally published on April 4th, 2012, on the Disability Right Now blog.  Republishing for the National Day of Mourning hosted by the Autistic Self Advocacy Network. TW:  Murder/Euthanasia  They’re trying to kill us. More specifically, they’re trying to kill me. Please spare me your platitudes about how you’re not trying to kill me, of course not!  “You’re one of the...

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