On disability pride, ableism, and a tough set of emotions
Pride can be confusing for me. Yes, of course, I’m proud of my advocacy work. I’m proud of what my disability and my Cushing’s disease have led me to be. But as…
Noura Costany (they/them) is a writer from Queens, New York. They were originally diagnosed with cyclical Cushing’s disease in 2020, and their pituitary adenoma recurrence was confirmed in 2022. Noura is hoping the column “Chronically Yours” will help spread the word about cyclical Cushing’s disease, create an online community for those struggling with chronic illnesses, and bring light to inequality that is often overlooked in healthcare systems. You can catch Noura on TikTok and Youtube @chronicallyyours_.
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