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Twin. CP. C-PTSD. Neurodivergent. Survivor. Adoptee. Writer (Disability Fiction, poetry, blog posts.) Reader. Coffee-Lover. Media-Enthusiast. 9w1.
Sep 17, 2020 409 tweets >60 min read
About to get into #RollWithIt with @TaraJean.

Follow the thread for thoughts from someone who has CP.

#CerebralPalsy #Reading #Books #DisabledTwitter #ActuallyDisabled #BookReviews Image Honest first thought? The fact that the cover has praise from the author of Wonder pretty much is making me side-eye the book already.

Read more: toniasays.blogspot.com/2017/08/review…

But I'm going to give this one a chance...
Nov 8, 2019 12 tweets 2 min read
I've been thinking a lot lately about disability and performative emotions: mainly smiling.

A THREAD: As disabled people we are often expected to engage in performative emotions. Especially happiness. From the time I was very young, nondisabled adults commended me for my "positive attitude." I was "an inspiration," for just...being happy.