Mighty Member since January 2022
Hi there! My name is Casey and I’m 24 years old. I have several chronic illnesses and severe chronic pain. I first got sick when I was 12 so I’ve now officially been chronic for more then half of my life. I like to identify as chronically disabled because I feel that’s what most accurately represents me. Losing my health so young and growing up constantly sick and in pain really had a major impact on making me who I am today. Chronic disability is a huge part of my identity as it’s a massive part of my life. It’s really all I know anymore honestly. So raising awareness about chronic pain/illness and fighting against ableism is really really important to me. I’m proud to be disabled. Disabled people are freaking awesome! And we shouldn’t have to fight and push so hard just to have our existences acknowledged, respected, and valued like they should’ve been in the first place.