Nicole M. Luongo
1 min readOct 15, 2020

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Definitely, yes. I also thought that acknowledging my disabilities would indicate I’d “given up,” which is unto itself so ableist. I still strategically disclose in certain contexts (though I suppose writing as I do renders my discretion moot), but I’ve realized that validating my struggles doesn’t mean I’ve suddenly opted out of life – I can just be more honest with myself about who meaningfully enhances my life and who has unreasonable demands that make me more unwell.

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Nicole M. Luongo
Nicole M. Luongo

Written by Nicole M. Luongo

Author. Academic. Mad Woman | Critical takes on health and illness | Pre-order my book: https://www.amazon.ca/Becoming-Nicole-Luongo/dp/177133813X

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