I’m thrilled to be able to “march” in this way, as my disability makes it quite difficult for me to participate in events of this type. I’m actually continuing to heal after a series of major orthopedic surgeries, the most recent of which took place in 2014, so this event is a wonderful morale booster…

I am joining this online march because I am unable to attend any march in person due to my neurological illness (Lyme) and its unpredictable symptoms. Thank you for doing this! I am proud to be part of this community. I am a writer and activist, and have been healing from very severe Lyme for…

I can’t attend the march as I’m just getting over walking pneumonia and don’t have my strength back yet for a full march. In 2000 I got cancer.  I didn’t have health insurance and lost my home, pension, and IRA to pay my medical bills. (Two surgeries)  Then, the economy crashed and I lost my…

I wish to participate because this current president is abhorrent, and is a threat to human rights, and global safety. I am an artist living in Los Angeles, and have fibromyalgia, which keeps me from marching.   I am a veteran of past marches and appreciate being able to participate in this way!  Thank you!…

I’m joining the disability march because my mom is going to the Denver Women’s March, and I can’t go because it’s a hassle and exhausting for me with the wheelchair. I really wanted to go, but I didn’t want to bring it up because I felt it would be too much work for her, and…

I cannot physically attend the march in DC because depression and anxiety limit my ability to attend large events. I stand with Planned Parenthood and support equal rights of every gender, race, religion, and orientation. I also want to put an end to the negative stigma surrounding mental illness. This picture represents my daily struggle…

I march because I can’t in person. Anxiety and chronic back pain prevent me from physically joining my best friend and all of you at the march. I march online in hopes that one day I can march with you in person. I march for my sisters and my niece, so they can grow up…

After reading through all of these thoughtful entries I realize how much we have in common. And there’s a lot of strength and comfort in that realization. No matter what our disability, or sex or race, we are all people. And as people who happen to be lucky enough to live in America, we are…