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…

I am joining this March because I am disabled. I am joining this March because I believe in science. I am joining this March because I believe every woman has a right to make her own decisions about her body. I am joining this March for my granddaughters. I am joining this March because I…

My social anxiety is a bear, but not the sort that can be kept away with a gun. I could push through it to join the march, but all I would be left with afterward are awful memories and exhaustion and guilt. Almitra Clay illustrates and writes about her social anxiety at almitraclay.tumblr.com .

I am unable to make the march but I know how important it is. Will be there in mind and spirit. We have trying times a head but I know our country is better than this hate.

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…

I march for America …. to stop the attack on our ideals. I am a beyond middle-age, lesbian, diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, who can no longer work .. so many ways this new administration will be looking to hurt me . But it is way beyond me .. it is the whole premise that America…

“I survived that.  I’m still surviving it.” -Carrie Fisher I’m surviving enthesitis, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic fatigue, and amplified musculoskeletal pain disorder.  I’m surviving anxiety and depression.  Carrie Fisher has always been a huge source of inspiration for me, and it is my hope that I can “still survive” with the grace that she did for…

I am a person with multiple non-visible disabilities that normally wouldn’t affect my ability to participate in the Walk. However, I’m currently recovering from foot surgery and am on leave from work. As a lifelong Democrat, I oppose all that Trump stands for. I fear for the future of the world now that he now…

My name is Susan Abod (rhymes with ‘avid’).  I marched & was an activist during the 2nd wave of the women’s movement in the 70’s. I was a member of the Chicago Women’s Liberation Rock Band and the Chicago Women’s Liberation Union, and I am here now!  I am disabled with Chronic Fatigue and Multiple…