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Surviving Domestic Violence: I Found My Way Out
Content Warning: The information found below has the potential to hurt or retraumatize others. Please prepare to read about the difficult topic of domestic violence.
I am Cheryl Fields, one of six dynamic and diverse women that are the National Federation of the Blind Survivor Task Force.
Finding a Therapist Who Moved Beyond My Blindness
I have had several times in my life when, either through my own bad decisions or the occasional unfairness that is a part of it, I have needed the assistance of a therapist. Finding one isn't hard; finding a good one can be extremely difficult.
Inclusion in the Theater: Embracing Your Passion for Performance
“Go up to the board, and draw an image from last night’s reading assignment.”
The professor’s instruction seemed simple enough, but I felt my palms start to sweat as I stood from my chair.
So Much More than the Money: A Scholarship Story
Twenty years ago, in July of 2001, I was privileged to be one among a group of thirty winners who received National Federation of the Blind scholarships at our National Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. I was seventeen, had just graduated high school, and at the time had absolutely no concept of how that experience would affect the course of the next two decades of my life.
Did I Say That was OK with Me? Understanding Consent and Boundaries
Content warning: This article mentions instances of abuse and sexual assault. If you are a victim or survivor of sexual assault and are in need of support, you can call the National Sexual Assault Hotline provided by RAINN at 800.656.HOPE (4673).
Open Letter of Apology from President Riccobono
Content warning: The following letter addresses sensitive topics regarding sexual misconduct and violence.
Dear Fellow Federationists:
Reflections of Gratitude for Eighty Years of the Movement
I originally wrote the below post to Federation leaders for our anniversary which was November 16.
Reflexiones de Gratitud por los Ochenta Años del Movimiento
Originalmente, este mensaje fue embiado a lideres de la Federacion para celebrar nuestro aniversario el lunes 16 de noviembre.
A Vaccine Trial, Discrimination, and Self-Advocacy
As the nation awakened to the realization in mid-March that COVID-19 was about to have a profound effect on our daily lives, I was acutely aware of the consequences of not obeying proper health protocols.
More Than Blindness: My Algebraic Equation
Stepping aside from all the dysfunction happening in this world today, it is apparent how a lot of general thinking in the world works.