Thoughts on Biden’s Stutter From a Stutterer

Watching a presidential candidate open up about stuttering has made me think of my own speech dysfluency and how I feel about it. Even though I am a disability advocate, I seldom discuss my stutter. My stutter doesn’t feel like other aspects of my disability. Stuttering and communication disorders feel taboo even in disability spaces. […]

Mental Health Resources Don’t Stop at the Suicide Hotline; Our Advocacy Shouldn’t Either

Chances are, if you’ve seen any of the suicide prevention awareness efforts of mental health advocates, you’ve heard about suicide hotlines. Suicide hotlines are one of the most prominent and visible outreach methods for preventing suicide. Their numbers are frequently shared by celebrities, schools, doctors offices, politicians, and companies. A song with the number of […]