I have always felt like a loved, valued and equal member of my family. Stella Young equalfamilyfelt Change image and share on social
It is a truth universally acknowledged that from puberty onwards, the female body is disgusting and unruly and must be tamed, trimmed and tinted to within an inch of its life before it can be allowed to roam freely in the public eye. Stella Young acknowledgeallowbody share on social
When I was seven and watched an episode of 'Beyond 2000' that featured a floating armchair, I thought we'd definitely have one of those by 15, at the latest. Stella Young armchairepisodefeature Change image and share on social
I went to school, I got good marks, I had a very low key after-school job, and I spent a lot of time watching 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and 'Dawson's Creek.' Stella Young buffycreekdawson Change image and share on social
Let me make this clear: my impairment is such that without a wheelchair, I can't do very much for myself. I can't get out of bed. I can't get myself to the toilet. I certainly can't get myself to work. Stella Young bedclearimpairment share on social
Disability simulation fails to capture the nuance and complexity of living in a disabled body. And it certainly fails to give a deep understanding of systemic discrimination and abuse faced by disabled people. Stella Young abusebodycapture share on social
Believe me, people with disabilities are just as concerned about benefit fraud as anyone else. Money spent on those who are not in need is money that isn't being spent on vital services to support us in the community. Stella Young benefitcommunityconcern share on social
Personally, I like a generous side of wheelchair access with my cities. Stella Young accesscitygenerous Change image and share on social
My disability exists not because I use a wheelchair, but because the broader environment isn't accessible. Stella Young accessiblebroaddisability Change image and share on social
Most disability charity hinges on that notion - that you need to send your money in quick before all these poor, pitiful people die. Peddling pity brings in the bucks, yo. Stella Young bringbuckcharity Change image and share on social
