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The Politics of DisabilityThe Intersection of Gaslighting and Ableism - Part 2Content warning: Mentions of racism, ableism, suicidal ideationIn part 2 of their conversation, Mary and Emee discuss growing up in Middle Eastern families, not being "American enough," Emee's style, COVID and mental health.Emee is a disabled fiction and non-fiction writer, vintage jewelry maker, and business owner. She has thirteen chronic illnesses and is neurodivergent. She aims to build a life that is a culmination of all she loves while refusing to sacrifice any part of her cultures, her writing, her disabled pride, or her affinity for vintage fashion. She navigates life with a...2022-07-0840 min
The Politics of DisabilityThe Intersection of Gaslighting and Ableism - Part 1Mary is joined by Emee for this episode. In part one of this interview, the two talk disability, chronic illness, going undiagnosed and the gaslighting they've both dealt with in medical settings.Emee is a disabled fiction and non-fiction writer, vintage jewelry maker, and business owner. She has thirteen chronic illnesses and is neurodivergent. She aims to build a life that is a culmination of all she loves while refusing to sacrifice any part of her cultures, her writing, her disabled pride, or her affinity for vintage fashion. She navigates life with a peculiar sense...2022-06-1922 min