Kristen

Thank you for organizing this march! I’m unable to go into DC right now because I am recovering from my second head injury of 2016. This experience has really reminded me about how serious and important health insurance is for everyone. I want my fellow citizens to be able to afford their needed medications and…

Cindy Loomis-Torvi

Greetings. My name is Cindy Loomis-Torvi. I am a proudly born and raised  woman from Michigan, now living Calgary, Alberta, Canada. I am marching in spirit today for my three sons, son’s boyfriend, my daughter-in-law and her baby, who will soon make its appearance. I March in spirit for my sisters of all colors, sexual…

Claire Scaggs

I am a disabled woman living in south Texas. I have epilepsy and I’m bipolar along with other ailments. I am also a rape survivor and a proud Latina. This election has been hard on me as a marginalized person but I refuse to remain silent. I will continue to revolt until every voice is…

MrsEmmaJK

  My name is MrsEmmaJK . Here is what I wish to tell you and all attending: This is such a fantastic idea! Thank you for doing it! My sons are severely disabled and I would not be able to care for them and attend, so this is wonderful. I’m not anti-Trump or anyone (I…

Leah Hanson

I am joining the march because I believe in the power of women. And women’s voices have been silenced for far too long. I believe in healthcare and reproductive rights for all. I believe in equal pay and equal opportunity for all. I am a young professional with a spinal cord injury; I rely on…

Jinni

I am a mother and wife to two beautiful autistic humans. My family is not able to participate in this march as a family due to accessibility and finances. Taking time off of work would put our family at risk of losing a day of pay.  As a woman with bipolar disorder and severe anxiety, being…

Mary

As someone who works with disability in public schools and grew up with disability in the family, as a woman, and as a minority, I stand with the disempowered and vulnerable. There are people who feel threatened in their own home country as rights may be taken away and who feel like family abroad may…

From The Psych Ward of BID in Boston

Thank you, President Obama, for making it possible for me to get the care I need. Thank you, President Obama, for acknowledging that mental illness is just that-an illness, and as such it can be treated. As such, it is like any other illness and deserves the same coverage. Thank you that at least for…