Tag: Lived Experience
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Missing from the Data: Why Representation in Medical Research Matters
When medical research excludes disabled, intersex, and marginalized groups, the consequences aren’t just academic—they’re personal. This article explores how underrepresentation in research impacts care, and why your lived experience matters.
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Disability Pride Month: A Canadian Perspective on a Global Movement
Disability Pride Month isn’t just an American movement. Here’s a Canadian perspective on its meaning, symbols, and why visibility matters—whether or not you feel proud.
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Appetite Was Never a Voice in My Head
Before GLP-1s, before diabetes, my silence was already loud. Lately, the internet has been buzzing about “food noise.” People talk about how GLP-1 medications like Ozempic or Wegovy finally quieted the constant urge to eat, that voice in their head always thinking about food. I’ve read those stories. I’ve listened. I’ve sat with them. And…