Christine Samulski

I have been active my whole life, until about two years ago when I started having GI issues and feeling extremely fatigued.  I have a new diagnosis that will be a(nother) pre existing condition.  The past few months I learned how to better manage my symptoms, then got sciatica on Christmas Day.  Although I can’t…

Ariel Rubin

  I would be marching in Washington, D.C. if I had an income right now – I’m between jobs, and every expense is a source of panic. Even if money wasn’t an issue, my anxiety prevents me from being in large crowds. I am not emotionally able to be in Washington because of this, but…

nonalynn9

I am joining the disability march because I am a woman with disabilities who believes in equality and human rights for everyone, especially women, minority groups, immigrants, people with disabilities and the list goes on.  The growing movements in the United States to squelch women’s rights, discriminate against immigrants, racial minorities, religious minorities etc., are…

Haley Monts

There is no room for compromise with injustice.  No one should be silent in the face of such blatant ignorance and bigotry, even if they believe their voice will not be heard: it is better to let your voice be lost in the cries of protest then to let your silence drown out the words…

Jane K Place

Why am I joining the march? I believe in all women’s inherent rights and value to stand and be affirmed by all.

Lori Richards

I am joining the march because I feel women’s rights are not being addressed like they should be. I want the world to be a place of equal opportunity for my daughters. I am a woman with 2 chronic illnesses. I believe medicaid or affordable insurance should be offered not only for women but for everyone….

otherdeb

Why am I joining the march? I’m 64 and disabled. I am very afraid of what President Trump and the Republican Congress will do to my healthcare and that of my friends.Visit my website at http://foodandweight.wordpress.com/.

Kelbe Goupil

Why I Am Joining The March : I was diagnosed in 2014 with an autoimmune disease. It has changed my life-my professional plans, my level of physical and social activity, even my brain chemistry. I have struggled to find medical professionals who understand my disease and provide the support I need-and who accept insurance. The reality…

Lesley Olson

Why I Am Joining The March : I am uncomfortable in crowds and boy do I hope it’s a very large crowd. Power to the People! Love trumps hate.