On the whole, my life is and has been wonderful. Stella Young lifewonderful Change image and share on social
Even those among us who are lucky enough to love our jobs would have to admit that at least part of the reason we work is to earn money. In between all this work, we like to eat out at restaurants, go on trips, buy nice things, not to mention pay rent and meet the cost of living. Stella Young admitbuycost share on social
People get all up in arms when I describe myself as a crip because what they hear is the word 'cripple,' and they hear a word you're not allowed to say anymore. Stella Young allowanymorearm Change image and share on social
Doctors are not fortune tellers, and neither am I. Having lived with disability since birth does not afford me immunity from illness. Stella Young affordbirthdisability Change image and share on social
Death is not treatment, even if it's medically facilitated. Stella Young deathfacilitatemedically Change image and share on social
Personally, I like a generous side of wheelchair access with my cities. Stella Young accesscitygenerous Change image and share on social
I once choked on a chip at a friend's birthday when I was seven and had to be sent home, as I'd broken my collarbone coughing. Stella Young birthdaybreakchip Change image and 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
Self esteem and a healthy body image for people with disabilities are so often hard-fought. Stella Young bodydisabilityesteem Change image and share on social
I grew up in a very small country town in Victoria. I had a very normal, low-key kind of upbringing. I went to school, I hung out with my friends, I fought with my younger sisters. It was all very normal. Stella Young countryfightfriend share on social
