It’s been a difficult year and a half for many of us, and we’re all trying our best to simply survive. Some days feel heavier and other days feel lighter, but I hope that both have caused us to pause and reflect on how we can do our part to care for ourselves and for those around us. As I’ve had time (maybe too much time) to reflect on all these things, this is what I’ve come to realize…
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I’ve heard it said that if you don’t have to think about it, it’s a privilege. As an able-bodied person, I don’t have to think about getting up flights of stairs, navigating in and out of small spaces, or sitting for long periods of time; I just do it — it’s second nature to me. However, that is not everyone’s experience. And sadly, those with able-bodied privilege may never understand how challenging it can be for those who are differently-abled to exist in an ableist world.
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The hope I had on Inauguration Day cannot end with my happy tears and joyful celebration; my hope for this nation, for my family, future children, and friends, must be carried out in my actions. As a young, white, cisgender, heterosexual, middle-class, able-bodied, Christian woman who is a citizen of the United States, I have much power and privilege, and it is necessary for me to learn from those who do not share these intersecting identities. This process requires humility to continually engage with myself and others, and courage to dismantle oppressive systems of all forms.
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