Tag Archives: disability

Happy Anniversary! (from Megan)

Posted on November 18, 2009 by loverollson

As an inter-ability couple, we’ve had many challenges along the way from people who thought we shouldn’t be married in the first place to a continual break down of stereotypes where a family member has a disability. But with laughter and a bit of perseverance, we have walked through many of those challenges. Continue reading →

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A Whirlwind of Words

Posted on October 28, 2009 by loverollson

We are lucky to be in an area where there are so many writing networks and events, supporting the literary community and finding an opportunity to give other writers a voice. Continue reading →

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When the support isn’t supportive

Posted on October 14, 2009 by loverollson

While I do rely on the support of others to perform certain physical functions, this in no way lessens who I am as a human being or as a man. So what happened when someone who is supposed to support me does not view me as a whole and capable human being? Continue reading →

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Rediscovering the Fire

Posted on October 4, 2009 by loverollson

Throughout the weekend, I saw the excitement and inspiration return to Barton’s eyes. He was on fire. He had found this space that encouraged and inspired him, pushed him further into new areas, redefining and introduced him to new skills, and a foundation and framework to work within. As one of the instructors said, he had come home. Continue reading →

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Speaking In the West Virginia Hills

Posted on September 16, 2009 by loverollson

Our breakout sessions got a bit more nitty-gritty as we talked about our lives as a married couple, the joys and challenges that we face from day to day and ways we’ve learned to move through and around those obstacles. We were fortunate enough to have lots of audience participation in both breakout sessions which made for lots of wonderful dialogue and questions. Continue reading →

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