The View From Down Here

The View From Down Here

Sometimes Pride breaks your heart

Jul 04, 2025
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THIS ISSUE COMES WITH A BIG OL’ WARNING ABOUT ABLEIST VIEWS OF THE VALUE OF DISABLED LIVES

Hello,

I love the idea of Disability Pride Month with every fibre of myself. But I’ve written before about how it is often ignored or overlooked. It’s always a bit disappointing.

This year, though, it feels heavy and sad. I so desperately want to celebrate, but every…

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