On the whole, my life is and has been wonderful. Stella Young lifewonderful Change image and share on social
The sentiment of those suggesting the Olympics and Paralympics be combined is no doubt well intentioned. But it also echoes the myth that disabled people want to be other than what we are - that we'd like nothing more than to be 'allowed in' with the able-bodied competitors. Stella Young allowbodiedcombine share on social
There are real-world, devastating consequences for disabled women marginalised by the kinds of attitudes that deny them full agency over what happens to their bodies. Stella Young agencyattitudebody 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
In days gone by, short-statured people were not only labelled as ugly, stupid and freakish, they were often owned by aristocrats and treated, at best, as entertainment and, at worst, as pets. Stella Young aristocratbadday 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
As disabled people, we are taught from a young age that those who are attracted to us are to be regarded with suspicion. Stella Young ageattractdisable 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
I've lost count of the number of times that I've been approached by strangers wanting to tell me that they think I'm brave or inspirational, and this was long before my work had any kind of public profile. Stella Young approachbravecount share on social
