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
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
On the whole, my life is and has been wonderful. Stella Young lifewonderful 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
It's undeniable that what we are taught as a culture to believe about disability is at odds with traditional notions of masculinity. Stella Young culturedisabilitymasculinity 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
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
We often hear that people mean well: that so many just don't how to interact with people with disabilities. They're unsure of the 'right' reaction, so they default to condescension that makes them feel better in the face of their discomfort. Stella Young condescensiondefaultdisability share on social
If everyone's looking at me, I might as well say something interesting. Stella Young interest Change image and share on social
We are a society that treats people with disabilities with condescension and pity, not dignity and respect. Stella Young condescensiondignitydisability Change image and share on social
