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Author: independencechick

I'm a 5'4" gal with burgundy glasses. I'm a bookworm, a writer, and a Christ-follower. I love singing, theater, Irish culture, cooking, chocolate, and cats (though I don't yet have one). What I do have are two Master's degrees, a huge angel collection, so many books it's obscene, and a dream of having my novels published. Oh, yeah--I also have mild cerebral palsy. Until recently, I thought that meant I had to live in Disabilityland (like Wonderland, though not nearly as friendly). But now I know better, and I want to share my journey with you guys.
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Unmasking the Unfairness of “Un” Words in Disability World

15 May 2023
Hello readers, I hope everyone had a joyous Mother's Day. To all the biological, adoptive, foster, and stepmothers on the blogosphere, as well as the aunts, grandmas, sisters, and spiritual…
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Reasons, Excuses, and Disability: Yet Another Conundrum in Disability World

2 May 2023
Hello and happy May, readers, Yes, we are going to talk more about my perspective on disability and how it is changing. But since that topic is so personal and…
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Dear Church Round 4: A Little Different…

18 Apr 2023
Hello readers, I hope everyone had a blessed Passover, Easter, and Ramadan season. In the spirit of those, I decided to bring back Dear Church (or Synagogue or Mosque, if…
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Disability Theology: What I Like, and What It Leaves Out

7 Apr 2023
Happy April, readers, and a happy Passover and Easter season to everyone! As we gear up to celebrate, today's topic might seem "easy." Then again, what better time than Passover…
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Next Steps Part 4: What Do People With Disabilities Really Want?

31 Mar 2023
No, please don't start singing... Seriously though, hello there, readers, To close out March, I've got another Next Steps post for you. Now, a word of caution: I do not…
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Next Steps Part 3: Who Gets to Speak, How, When, and Why?

21 Mar 2023
Hello, readers, Happy spring! My area of the country has experienced some unexpected frigidity but will be warming up soon. I'll actually miss said frigidity, but well, you can't have…
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Blog Bonus/Next Steps: Smart in Their Own Way: Getting It Out of the Way

10 Mar 2023
Happy Friday and ding-ding-ding! Welcome to the bonus round! In the interest of moving on to "bigger" Next Steps topics, we're going to devote this bonus to another trope. This…
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Next Steps, Part 2: Unmasking “Secretly Smart”

6 Mar 2023
Hello readers, I hope everyone had a marvelous weekend. I know I did. My six-year-old niece's first dance competition took place Saturday morning. Her team took second overall in her…
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Next Steps Part 1: Presenting and Respecting All Support Needs

1 Mar 2023
Hello and happy March, readers! I'm hoping for at least a little more winter, being located in one of the only areas of the country that's unseasonably warm at the…
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Maturity, Hygiene, and Other Odd Standards of “Normalcy”

17 Feb 2023
Hello readers, Well, February has certainly gotten off to a busy start! Between Valentine's Day, my mom's birthday (happy birthday and much love, Mom)!, and a brand new writing course,…

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