Hello! Welcome to COTL, a discussion place for BIPOC. Posted the first 3 Wednesdays of the month
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Sorry I haven’t been around much. Nor posting this thread. Just wanted to thank @princessheadphone for picking up my slack at the beginning of this month (crikey a lots happened since) and for her bringing Disability Pride month to my attention.
I’ve discussed it a little over on the disability thread and there’s plans to catch a movie this weekend possibly on hyperbeam (if anyone’s interested), but thought I’d prompt people here over there own experiences with disability and how y’all stay proud?
Been struggling with my own disabilities of late, particularly mental health and a recent ADHD diagnosis. Just trying to make people aware of it is hard, as it’s practially invisible. The cracking multiple phones has been a bit intense tbh.
My tardiness has also been a bit over the top, but i’m reminded of this gem:
Thought I’d open up discussion to how people felt about the World Cup too?
It was also International Nelson Mandela Day on the 18th (his birthday) and a massive big up to Mayor Mamdani’s amazing speech:
Feel free to talk about whatever else you’d like!
Hope everyone’s doing okay 🙏🏽.