Narrative 16: In her lifetime

Feminism and disability are not often terms that are used together, whether in the media or in conversations. Disabled people are told by the media that we are, of course, inspiring, and break mindsets; and that we must work through our limitations as there is something wrong with us. This would not be acceptable if it was targeted at a different group, like women. People would not say there was something wrong with women, or that they are automatically inspiring. Being a disabled woman can be hard for these reasons. However, what I do know, is that if a young disabled woman is abused, we must amplify her voice. We must listen to her. We must share her story in accessible ways. One woman cannot change the world in her lifetime. But the cause of feminism, all of us humans, must work with her to change the world. For her life depends on it.