Why I Am Joining The March: I suffer from Severe Aplastic Anemia a bone marrow failure disease. I am fighting this fight along with the Women in Washington and all over the world. I wish I could actually be doing it! It was a nice day for my infusion outside.
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Rosie
Why I Am Joining The March: I have a disability and suffer from fatigue so I am unable to march today, but I will be there in spirit.
Amber Rose
Why I Am Joining The March: I have chronic Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder which makes attending large events difficult due to social anxiety & hypervigilance. It is important for me to be visible for these marches because I am a survivor of sexual assault & I refuse to accept a self-exposed sexual predator as my President….
Carol
Why I Am Joining The March: As a Catholic woman dedicated to fully upholding the dignity of all human life, from conception to natural death, I am deeply concerned about the growing hate in this country, and elsewhere, reflected in the resent election. Having founded a nonprofit to provide for the elder, disabled and terminally…
Jessica Willemin
I am joining the Disability March because I feel the pull to have my voice heard. I am only one voice among many in the disability community. As an adult, I am learning how important disability activism is to ensure that people in the disability community continue to receive the support that they need to…
Amber Bird
Why I Am Joining The March: Sensory processing and physical health issues might keep me from being there in body, but my spirit and heart are with the marchers. We must not passively allow the world to become a hateful place. Love must drive us to fight against racism, sexism, ableism, queerphobia, classism, and all other…
Marje
I am joining the “Virtual March” rather than being present at one of the geographical locations because I have sun-sensitive Systemic Lupus and can’t be out in the sun for prolonged periods, even in the winter. I am joining the Women’s March on Washington because I am opposed to the denigration of women, people with…
Ryan
Why I Am Joining The March: My name is Ryan.I’m fat, queer, agender and under the enduring eye of a panic disorder and anxiety. I lose myself in panic around crowds and loud noises, preventing me from marching in protest. The new vice president wants me dead. The new president likely agrees. Their new administration…