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Doing Adulthood while Navigating the Healthcare System with a Disability

A powerful poem about navigating the healthcare system and stepping into adulthood.

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You Can’t Pour From an Empty Cup

Anna Zhang, a young disabled person, survivor of domestic violence, and a self-confessed former people-pleaser, talks about the importance of inner work and boundaries.

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Ten Lessons from Ten Years of Adulthood

From questioning timelines to embracing community and self-advocacy, Chloe reminds us that there’s no one way to do adulthood.

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