Summer has come and gone, it is time to bundle up for winter. My joints all ready ache with the fall nipping near. I am excited for my classes to start this week. It has been a long while since I have posted as I have struggled with my health dearly this summer. I gotContinue reading “Summer Leaves Us Behind”
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The Construct Of The Apron; Cleaning Up Ableism
As someone who is creating art centered around the topic of ableism, I wanted to make something I could use but also send a message on. Ableism is something I absolutely hate; I am an activist and I will use my art to change perceptions and open people’s eyes to truth of the world we liveContinue reading “The Construct Of The Apron; Cleaning Up Ableism”
Surviving Chronic Illness; Learning About Ableist Language
Ableism And Identity “Move out of your comfort zone. You can only grow if you are willing to feel awkward and uncomfortable when you try something new.” — Brian Tracy. Ableism is something that has been prevalent in museum settings for ages, accommodations seem to only be made for those who are immobileContinue reading “Surviving Chronic Illness; Learning About Ableist Language”
Behind Surviving Chronic Illness; Ari Cubangbang
I am a writer, an artist and a student at AUArts. I live with multiple rare diseases and complications from them. I have had non-modularly familial papillary thyroid carcinoma, which spread to my muscle and lymph nodes. I had bilateral radical neck dissection, which resulted in me having muscle, lymph nodes, and thyroid removed.Continue reading “Behind Surviving Chronic Illness; Ari Cubangbang”
Isolation In Illness
Isolation in illness, my life is not void of this, perplexing, filled with uncertainties and the thought of people leaving as quickly as they have walked into my life. I have not come to the conclusions I have without much thought and experience. My experiences have led me to my views. Isolation isContinue reading “Isolation In Illness”