Author Archives: sashasmithy
Sometimes, You Have To Be Confrontational
Dave Hingsburger recently wrote a post called “Why I’m Not Telling You About Today” (http://davehingsburger.blogspot.com/2012/08/why-im-not-telling-you-about-today.html) and in it there’s a section dealing with positivity and anger. He writes: “Being positive, or optimistic, on the other hand, is probably a good … Continue reading
How Auti Angel, the Abilities Expo, and I Changed My Life
I haven’t written on this blog for quite awhile. I’ve started countless posts to only give up and decide I’ll try again on another day. You see, something big happened and I’ve only just realized exactly how big. Back in … Continue reading
Crip Jobs
I apologize for the delay in updating this blog. It’s something I’d like to do a bit more frequently but I had started the job hunt once again and have been dealing with that for some time. What I’ve learned … Continue reading
My Body. My Choice.
The first doctor told me not to read or learn more about RSD. The next doctor told me not to think of myself as disabled. The third doctor had me do EMGs, MRIs, and triple phase bone scans to make … Continue reading
No Crips Allowed (Blogging Against Disableism Day)
My disability is not an excuse. But ableism sure as hell tries it’s best to keep me from doing things. I am constantly locked out of buildings. So much that at times instead of getting frustrated, I shrug my shoulders … Continue reading
BADD is May 1st!
Don’t forget, Blogging Against Disablism Day is May 1st, 2012! You don’t have to be a disability focused blog to submit. Check out here for more information: Blogging Against Disablism Day
100 Great Gimp Moments (#3)
Guess what! June 5th, at 10PM(EST) on the Sundance channel, the premiere of Push Girls will air! I am so ridiculously excited for this show. Four girls in wheelchairs. Finally, it’s about time us women get some more attention! Not … Continue reading
What About My Wheelchair Is So Threatening?
No, really? What is it that frightens so many of you? I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again, it’s a chair with wheels. A much loved chair with wheels. It’s not a symbol of doom and gloom. But … Continue reading
100 Great Gimp Moments (#2)
“Oh god, you’re one of those ones!” I slammed my caster wheels back to the ground and quickly spun around with a broad grin. “It’s okay,” my mother said, “she’s got her anti-tippers on”. “Yeah, it’s pretty awkward going to … Continue reading
Moods
I’ve been in a bit of a mopey mood lately, and it’s certainly not something I enjoy. It started when I went to a neurologist to find out what was going on with my right leg. I used to call … Continue reading
