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A Leg with No Name

I’ve never named my prosthesis, which, if you know me, is strange. I named my tumour... “Bowashin”. My residual limb goes by the handle of “Forest Stump”.

Body Positivity - the Movement and the Message

Swimming pools, shower stalls, and sleep-overs. Three of my harshest childhood fears. After I lost both arms I mean. Four decades later, it's hard to remember why they caused such anxiety.

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Smiling young girl looking at herself in a mirror

Celebrating Ampuversaries

Celebrating or simply remembering specific dates and milestones hold significant power. It allows us to look back and see how far we have come.

Dialogue on Dating

My name is Marina, and I’m 21 years old. I was born with bilateral lower extremity abnormalities. I had a bilateral above-knee amputation when I was fourteen months old.

Fox Costume Critics

We all need heroes. This kid picked a damn good one. His care for the cause won’t get closeted after Halloween. But if it’s any consolation, his costume will.

Personal Prying in Public Places

Dear Friendly Stranger: I just wanted to drop you a note to remark on our wonderful encounter over the weekend.

Say What?

It happened more than 20 years ago but I remember it like it was yesterday. I remember how nauseating it felt maybe more than anything.

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