Internalized ableism describes when you absorb society’s negative beliefs about a disability. It can make you want to hide your disability, doubt your sense of self-worth, and make it difficult to seek support when you need it. Your feelings might stem from stigmas, biases, or limitations, and the process is often unconscious. Internalized ableism can also make you question your value and feel shame about your identity. Research shows that internalized ableism can even lead to anxiety, depression, isolation, powerlessness, talk

Maybe going back to school is an idea that’s been floating around in the back of your head for years, or maybe things have changed, and now it finally feels like the right time. Regardless of what sparked the idea, going back to school as a single mom can stir up a whirlwind of emotions, from excitement to anxiety, and perhaps even some fear.  Raising a child by yourself is no small feat on its own, but returning to school talk

When July hits, it’s all popsicles, pool days, and late sunsets in the front yard while the kids play. Then, out of nowhere, August is here already, and with it comes the knot in your stomach, reminding you that it’s almost time to break out the backpacks again. If you get the sense that the mood in the house shifts as the calendar flips from your schedule for summer to your schedule for the school year, you’re probably no stranger talk