by Chloe - 5 March 2010
I was contemplating why I automatically assume that people in wheelchairs are talented and intelligent people. It makes no difference to me why they are in a wheelchair, or what kind of wheelchair it is. If they are in a wheelchair they must be smart. Is it offensive to be so prejudiced?
Badge of Intelligence continues »
by Chloe - 27 February 2010
Umm… Okay, this is going to be weird; and pretty personal too. I’m having a hard time bending my mind around all this. But I’m committed to being open here, and this is what happened yesterday evening:
I Found a Devotee continues »
by Chloe - 24 February 2010
The first words from my GP (physician) were to compliment me about my upbeat Springtime appearance; a mid-calf pink skirt with matching ankle socks and a tantalizing amount of bare flesh peeking from the leg brace. Judging by the number of big smiles and "hellos" I got from strangers today, my facial expression must also have been matching my good mood.
GP Visit Number Eight continues »
by Sylvie - 10 February 2010
The Sylvie I see reflected in store windows is not the Sylvie I ultimately want to be.
Another Take on Body Image continues »
by Chloe - 6 February 2010
There I was, waiting for the intersex support group to begin. The psychotherapist and I were chatting, a vacant chair between us. Someone walked into the meeting room and sat down in that chair. My jaw dropped. I stared. Those feeble little cogs in my brain churned away trying to comprehend the situation.
Found Out! continues »