I stand for my transgender wife and my kids, for my students and co-teachers, for my LBGT Community, for the disadvantaged and the disabled.  For those who can not literally stand, I will stand for you with my aching feet and sore body.  With my mind clear, I see you.  I see us.  I imagine a world where everyone has the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.

I am a fibromyalgia suffering middle aged woman who has fought the last 7 years since my diagnosis to be fairly represented with my “invisible” disability in my work and for my health care.  I look to us all in this extraordinary time, to be present and accountable.  To stand up and be here now.  This disability march helps me to feel like I CAN be here now.