Category: Faith, Dance, Books, advocacy
December 5th used to be a day that I woke up sad. Twenty two years ago today, my best friend Noel Williams passed away. Noel and I became best friends while attending Pasadena City College, we struck up our friendship while waiting for our ride home from school. We would often talk about the way we wanted to change the world and make life easier for people with disabilities. We shared our life stories with each other and said that we would do our best to advocate for our community.
If Noel were alive today I think she’d be a council woman by now. It took me a long time to regain my confidence and start using my voice to advocate for others. This afternoon Noel I thought of you and I know you are watching over me. I miss you.
Today is #inerntionaldayofdisability
When I was thinking about what to post today I was intending on creating a reel but, I’ll keep it simple I’ve been told multiple times that my wheelchair isn’t a good thing for me. Twenty five year old me would have agreed with the people who take the time to make these comments but the 43 year old me has seen and experienced the Life that comes with using my chair. I love my life. I know now that I’m not broken.
It’s the end of an era, but I’ve been changed for good. Yesterday, when I was on my way home, I received an email that said Boundless Babes Society will no longer continue after 2025.
In July 2021, I decided to attend the Rollettes Experience virtually. This was the first time that I was involved in an event with the disability community. I was hooked, and there was no going back! After RE, I applied to join Boundless Babes Society. The day of my first meeting, I was looking forward to finding out what life had in store for me after I decided to embrace my life as a disabled woman. When I got my new wheelchair, my mentor, Renee, challenged me to go out for coffee once a week, so I could get used to using my chair and being seen in public, as it was something I was self-conscious about. Fast forward to 2023, and doors start to open to advocacy opportunities that I would never have had if I hadn’t learned the lessons in self-confidence, being unapologetically myself, and taking up space. I would not be the woman I am today without this program
Encouragement Notes Podcast 