I am a disabled veteran coping with PTSD and bipolar disorder.  I love my country, and wanted to serve and defend her citizens.  My role in the Iraq War was very damaging, and life since has been tough.  I’ve been hospitalized a couple times, and have become overwhelmed whenever I try to return to work, including trying to…

  I am marching in the disability march to bring awareness to those suffering from ME, myalgic encephalomyelitis. Research funding for ME is woefully insufficient given the numbers of people affected and the degree of disability. I came down with ME after being ill with a virus and within months could no longer work as…

WHY I MARCH Afflicted with a Panic/Anxiety Disorder for 15 years now, I am unable to participate in stressful events, such as a live protest.  But, I want my voice heard. I am particularly concerned about healthcare in the USA. I am an advocate for Healthcare For All via a Single Payer system. My husband’s…

Thank you for organizing this march! I’m unable to go into DC right now because I am recovering from my second head injury of 2016. This experience has really reminded me about how serious and important health insurance is for everyone. I want my fellow citizens to be able to afford their needed medications and…

Greetings. My name is Cindy Loomis-Torvi. I am a proudly born and raised  woman from Michigan, now living Calgary, Alberta, Canada. I am marching in spirit today for my three sons, son’s boyfriend, my daughter-in-law and her baby, who will soon make its appearance. I March in spirit for my sisters of all colors, sexual…

I am a disabled woman living in south Texas. I have epilepsy and I’m bipolar along with other ailments. I am also a rape survivor and a proud Latina. This election has been hard on me as a marginalized person but I refuse to remain silent. I will continue to revolt until every voice is…

  My name is MrsEmmaJK . Here is what I wish to tell you and all attending: This is such a fantastic idea! Thank you for doing it! My sons are severely disabled and I would not be able to care for them and attend, so this is wonderful. I’m not anti-Trump or anyone (I…

I am joining the march because I believe in the power of women. And women’s voices have been silenced for far too long. I believe in healthcare and reproductive rights for all. I believe in equal pay and equal opportunity for all. I am a young professional with a spinal cord injury; I rely on…