Liel speaks with Laura Pettenuzzo about internalised ableism, how using a wheelchair can be easier than walking, physio, writing days, spoons, dating with disabilities, easy English, how our intersections shape our reading and writing — and chopped vegetables. Content Warnings: Ableism, internalised ableism, mental health challenges.
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