I have Asperger’s Syndrome and have been partially crippled for over half a decade due to a botched back surgery. I’ve been teased all my life for what I like. I still wear tees with Godzilla, Transformers or whatever I like despite being a bully target. I’ve been a bigger target because people think I…
Author: shamesa
Jessica Sawano and family
Between work, two kids, and managing my fibromyalgia, it just is not possible for me to join the sister march in Tokyo. I still wanted to be heard — for women all over the world. I want my kids to grow up in a global society where equality is the norm. I want to show…
Paula Moerland
I am joining this march because I know the power of validation to the marginalized of society. I know the hope it offers. I know the relief it sends to every cell of the body when you discover that you are not alone, that others care, too. Now, I am a member of the marginalized…
J. Rae
I planned to attend the Women’s March over a month ago with concern over whether I would be feeling well enough on the 21st. If I did go, I would have to dehydrate myself, miss meals, and wear leakage protection. I would be down for the count days afterward. Prayer, meditation, and writing would be the…
The Kittersong Family
My wife Robin has a number of health issues that make it difficult to participate in any activities outside our home, except for work. She is the primary wage earner of our family. She has work and home. Her life has gotten very small. This is hard for all of us. We love our country…
Sheli Weis
I joined the planning of the March here in Tucson, Az. When I started I wasn’t sure I would make it to the event. With over 47 allergies to food, medications, chemicals and environmental pollution, every trip outside of my home is a huge risk. Add to that Celiac Disease, Fibromyalgia and other issues that…
Lori and Matthew
We are joining the march in spirit as women and people with disabilities deserve more than to be grabbed and mocked.