By Jacob Anderson-Minshall — 2020
Three LGBTQ people are leading a revolution in how we think about disability and sexual freedom.
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Tip #7: Be patient with us.
But despite the challenges, kids raised by one or more disabled parents often benefit immensely from the experience.
There’s no right or wrong trajectory for adapting to disability.
The ongoing dialogue I have with my own perspective and emotions is the biggest job I’ve ever undertaken. Exploring this internal give-and-take forces me to grow in surprising ways.
Often, disabled people have their disability treated, but they don’t have their emotional or spiritual needs addressed.
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Depression and suicidal ideation are more likely among people with disabilities due to factors like abuse, isolation, and stressors related to poverty, among others.
The author and clinical psychologist Andrew Solomon examines the disabilities that ramps and designated parking spots don’t address.
Adults with disabilities report experiencing frequent mental distress almost 5 times as often as adults without disabilities.
Adapting to life with a disability is never easy, but there are ways to help yourself cope with limitations, overcome challenges, and build a rewarding life.
We collaborated with several of our favorite talent supporters who are LGBTQ people of color to offer advice to youth on how to navigate the intersections of their identities and protect their mental health.