Requiring disabled people to constantly "prove they're not faking it" is strange behavior — and extremely ableist. 🙄 We shouldn't have to provide HIPPA protected, sensitive medical information in order to be believed, let alone to stop harassment from strangers on the internet. 🤨 Did your parents never teach to treat others with the same kindness and dignity you would like to be treated with? 😳Because it sure seems like that's thrown out the window as soon as it's a disabled person. 🤪 Everyo

Representation is key to breaking down the harmful stereotypes and ableism that infiltrate every part of our lives, from work to school. 🥲 Lack of representation lets these biases thrive unchallenged, leading to discrimination and exclusion. 😩 Growing up without seeing Disabled role models in the media or my community, I learned to view my disability negatively. 🥺💔 It felt like a barrier to success, happiness, and even basic needs — a lie that took root without positive examples to counter i