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…

I’m 56 years old and have an invisible disability.  Two years ago I had a brainstem stroke which resulted in numerous issues including Wallenberg’s Syndrome, double vision, vertigo, the inability to walk and to do most everyday activities. Though I have progressed well in my recovery – I can walk again, my vision is stabilized,…

  I am marching to protect my rights as a person with a disability.

As a nonbinary lesbian living with chronic illnesses, I know what it is like to struggle and fight every day. With all of the gains we have made in this country in the past eight years, the unpredictable immediate future threatens those gains we have made and the progress many have made in furthering gains…

Recent events around the world, especially in our country, have called to my heart and inspired me to become more active in speaking out for the greater good of all people. I recently returned from Standing Rock, where I learned so much about speaking up for what’s right. Just a year after having a major…

I find myself frightened by what Trump ran on and how has acted since he won the electoral college.   Both for myself and those who have less social advantages that I a White woman have. I believe if he is not checked life will.get worse for people who are not rich white men,  particularly…

I am joining the disability march because I want to remind the world that people with invisible illnesses suffer every day the injustices of ignorant individuals. These include family, strangers and even the medical staff that question if we are making up our ailments. These next four years will be hard for all of us….

My name is Leigh, I am a 66 year old from Houston. I am attending this march virtually along with every other march this inaugural weekend. This is not my president, never was, never will be. I am physically unable to attend any at this point in time. I wish my voice to be heard…

I wanted to go to Washington as activism has always been a part of my life, but my stamina is not what it used to be.  I have both rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis which leads to balance and mobility problems.  This does not stop me from armchair activism on social media and making calls and…