I am a daughter, wife, sister, mother, aunt, and stalking victim. I was followed and and threatened by a man I had never met. My life changed instantly, by a man who thought I was an object rather than a person. This is unacceptable. Thank you for marching, because I can’t due to a chronic…
Author: andreascarpino
Jude and Maria
Jude: As a queer transmale person of color caring for my disabled older sibling while studying art education, I cannot even begin to express the horror and fear of the future I feel by the examples and beliefs supported by Trump and his appointed cabinet. I want to show my support in this march for…
Kim
I am joining the disability march because I cannot physically attend due to chronic illness. It is important that MY voice is heard because the proposed changes to the ACA may leave me without health insurance and access to health care. I am concerned about the future that will be left for my children if…
Ms. Bea Haven of PSF
I am joining the disability march because I want to be a part of the resistance, but have chronic pain problems which keep me from physically marching. I have spent the better part of my life fighting for equality in the areas of reproductive rights, women’s rights, and LGBTQIA+ rights, and I am NOT letting…
Shelby Pemberton
I’m joining the disability march because I’m unable to participate in the march in DC or in sister marches. In 2012, I was diagnosed with Grave’s Disease. I was fourteen years old. I’ve since had my thyroid removed, but having an autoimmune disorder that affected my behavior and mood so much at a young age…
Toya McClurkan
The reasons for marching have been stated so many times by so many people in much more eloquent language than I can muster. But I can say that, as a Unitarian Universalist, everything that this man and his administration stand for are completely in contrast to everything embodied in the UUs 7 Principles (http://www.uua.org/beliefs/what-we-believe/principles) and…
Grandma Pooh
I would like to join the disability march because as a disabled woman (I have MS and other illnesses) with a Hispanic child and a very young grandson I am so very worried about where our country is headed. I can’t be there in person this would help me feel like I’m doing something and…
Deb Seavey
I will sorely miss physically participating in the Women’s March on Jan 21 but, in a nutshell, have vestibular and sensory problems with multiple sources of sound and lots of visually moving parts. Marches and most gatherings frustratingly are a “no go”! We women are phenomenal. Gathering by the millions in a united stand against hatred…
Yassy Harrison
My name is Yassy Harrison. I am 16 and a freshman is high school in Hampton, Va. Next week I have first semester exams and must study all weekend. I have Down syndrome and am included 100% in general ed classes at school. School is hard-but it is worth it. I love school. I want…