Being an ally is good for your mental health

On speaking up

Hello, hope you’re well.

This week, for a variety of reasons, I’ve been thinking about speaking up in situations that are ableist or uncomfortable.

Anyone who knows me knows that I like to speak my mind. Especially when something is wrong or unfair. And especially, it seems, when I am most expected to nod and smile and shut up. There’s nothing that annoys…