09/27/2021
I want to thank allowing me to experience this beautiful display of art by . Stories are so so so important when it comes to disability and illness, and I want to thank all of you and your histories for personally encouraging me to realize how much they matter.
So, thank you(hearts),
Madison
[Image Description:
All images have black backgrounds and white lettering.
Image number 1 depicts to people sitting next to each other on a bed of grass. The text says “My Dearest Friend, It’s really hard at times to be a part of a multi-marginalized experience, being a gay-disabled but it also reminds me that I can be apart of communities that understand my struggle plus believe the real life issues I face daily…
Image number 2 shows a man standing up straight. The text says “I am learning to derive joy in my disability and to create my new normal as the world opens up again seems to leave the disabled community because I know that the disabled community will not leave me behind and we will keep existing proudly that has yet to embrace us”
Image number 3 pictures a women with her arms folded. The texts says “To my disabled friends: You do not owe anyone an explanation”]
