I have multiple chronic illnesses that significantly limit my daily functioning. For example, even wearing a mask, this flight ended with emergency medical treatment. Selfishly, I think I have enough struggles being a disabled, sick person (especially a female one) without worrying about laws and leaders adding to them. I also worry about others who don’t have the privileges that I do: being White, well-educated, cisgendered, a legal citizen, and straight. I am not healthy enough to march in person – getting sicker means that I cannot help my child psychotherapy clients, who all too often do not get a voice, who don’t get seen. It also means that I am no good to my university students, who I am training to help child clients, or to my own family. It just goes against everything within me, though, to not support those who are marching on Saturday. I have donated money (which I recognize that I am fortunate to be able to do). I have contacted elected officials too. However, I am very grateful for this opportunity, because it feels personal!

Fighting to make the world a more compassionate place by helping all people recognize that they are whole and they have have everything they need to live the lives they want!