I have the worst timing, but my name is Charlie and I am am autistic biromantic nonbinary femme (ugh that’s why I just say queer). I’m married to a wonderful trans woman named Caitlyn who also happens to be my caretaker. I suffer from chronic pain, fatigue and debilitating CPTSD from multiple layered traumas. I…
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Sara Jeffers
I am joining the March on Washington because I am not afraid to live up to the potential and the promise that I’ve believed in my entire life: That America truly is Home of the Brave and the Land of the Free, and that by accepting and loving the differences between individuals, we can unite…
Cathy Tilton
My name is Cathy and I am joining the Disability March because, while my heart and soul are in the streets with my brothers and sisters, my brain and body suffer from several anxiety that makes crowds of people unbearable for me. But I am on standby all weekend to deliver food, give rides, and…
Carol Suttle
I was diagnosed bipolar in 2009, but I’ve had issues with mental health for most of my life, including early struggles with depression. I have been on disability since 2011. I was fortunate that I did not suffer from more acute symptoms of mental illness until my late twenties, so I was able to work…
Tiana N.
I am a Queer, Disabled, Femme whose mobility is already impacted by lack of access to care. I’m marching on behalf of myself and others who stand to lose their healthcare and their social security or disability benefits. I’m marching for my Queer and Trans loved ones who will face a rollback of rights. I’m marching…
Soul Cooke
Because Trump thinks vaccines cause autism and mocked Serge Kovaleski. Aside from these offense, many his campaign promises are unconstitutional and even more are immoral. He is endorsed by Omar Mateen, the K.K.K., among other unsavory groups. He supported ex-cops calls for, “lone-wolf patriots” to murder blacks at The GOP convention, refuses to condemn violence…
Wendy C.
I would like to join this disability March because those of us with disabilities need and deserve to be heard! I, personally, suffer from fibromyalgia, depression, opted, as well as other autoimmune issues and a disease called calciphylaxis. These things make it impossible for me to go out and publicly speak out. Our voices need…
Melissa
I am a 43 year old woman with a degenerative illness called Ehlers-Danlos. I am also a mother of a vibrant, smart, gorgeous, feminist four and a half year old. I am profoundly disturbed by our President-elect. He represents character choices that I am unable to explain to (or even talk about in detail) with…