Disabled people have been talking about how inaccessible the TTC has been for decades. Some stations have no elevators; elevators that do exist constantly breakdown. Older streetcar…… Read more “5 Things You Can Do To Make The TTC More Accessible Right Now”
Category: Activism
Misplaced Resentment: Internalized Oppression in Our Communities
I’ve always been an angry person, but over the past few years I’ve gotten even angrier. I’ve dealt with a lot over the last few years. I…… Read more “Misplaced Resentment: Internalized Oppression in Our Communities”
The Conflict of Loving True Crime While Being Marginalized
As it is probably quite clear, I am a big fan of true crime. But my feelings for true crime are not so cut and dry.
Accommodated: The Difference Accessibility Makes In The Workplace
In June I started a summer job. It’s not a particularly high paying job, but it’s the highest paying I’ve ever had. It’s also one of the…… Read more “Accommodated: The Difference Accessibility Makes In The Workplace”
Why I Love True Crime
Welcome to True Crime Tuesday! This is a monthly series for the first Tuesday of the month where I write about different things true crime and horror…… Read more “Why I Love True Crime”
An E-mail To The Social Worker Who Recommended I Needed Yoga
Last month I attended a psychiatrist appointment as part of the process to access accommodations both through ODSP and through my university accessibility office. This was my…… Read more “An E-mail To The Social Worker Who Recommended I Needed Yoga”
Me Too: What Happened At the Con
CW: description of sexual assault, internalized victim-blaming, rape culture Today my news feed was filled with Me too. I’ve scrolled past it from countless friends and acquaintances.…… Read more “Me Too: What Happened At the Con”
When Performing Whiteness Still Can’t Keep You Safe
CW: detailed description of public harassment by a visibly mentally ill person, racism, ableism, sanism, police violence Yesterday I woke up deep in a depressive episode. I…… Read more “When Performing Whiteness Still Can’t Keep You Safe”
Who Gets To Police Language?
I was in an uncomfortable situation a few weeks ago, and every time I think about it, all of these hurt and upset feelings come up. I…… Read more “Who Gets To Police Language?”
Untangling Gender, Vulnerability, and Toxic Masculinity
Today I had planned to write a fun blog post about my gender. It was going to involve a photoshoot and outfit changes. I’m genderfluid, so I often find myself identifying along different parts of masculinity and femininity – often at the same time. I’ve coordinated my wardrobe, my hair, everything about how I present to allow for this constant shifting. But the more I thought about letting people in on that, the less I wanted to share.
