I am unable to make the march but I know how important it is. Will be there in mind and spirit. We have trying times a head but I know our country is better than this hate.

I’m joining the disability march because I’m unable to participate in the march in DC or in sister marches. In 2012, I was diagnosed with Grave’s Disease. I was fourteen years old. I’ve since had my thyroid removed, but having an autoimmune disorder that affected my behavior and mood so much at a young age…

I march for America …. to stop the attack on our ideals. I am a beyond middle-age, lesbian, diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, who can no longer work .. so many ways this new administration will be looking to hurt me . But it is way beyond me .. it is the whole premise that America…

“I survived that.  I’m still surviving it.” -Carrie Fisher I’m surviving enthesitis, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic fatigue, and amplified musculoskeletal pain disorder.  I’m surviving anxiety and depression.  Carrie Fisher has always been a huge source of inspiration for me, and it is my hope that I can “still survive” with the grace that she did for…

I am a person with multiple non-visible disabilities that normally wouldn’t affect my ability to participate in the Walk. However, I’m currently recovering from foot surgery and am on leave from work. As a lifelong Democrat, I oppose all that Trump stands for. I fear for the future of the world now that he now…

My name is Susan Abod (rhymes with ‘avid’).  I marched & was an activist during the 2nd wave of the women’s movement in the 70’s. I was a member of the Chicago Women’s Liberation Rock Band and the Chicago Women’s Liberation Union, and I am here now!  I am disabled with Chronic Fatigue and Multiple…

 I march for the disenfranchised. For women, for minorities, for immigrants, for the disabled and chronically ill. I march for those of us who feel we must scream to be heard. Stephanie was diagnosed with rheumatoid disease shortly after her 30th birthday. Once a passionate activist and volunteer for her community, she has struggled to…

The reasons for marching have been stated so many times by so many people in much more eloquent language than I can muster. But I can say that, as a Unitarian Universalist, everything that this man and his administration stand for are completely in contrast to everything embodied in the UUs 7 Principles (http://www.uua.org/beliefs/what-we-believe/principles) and…

I want to march to show my solidarity with minorities and oppressed people that will be most affected by the incoming administration. I want to march for my friends, family, and myself. As a disabled, mentally ill, bisexual woman, I stand in support of and with the LGBTQ+ and disabled communities, as well as other…