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Merit-based systems also oppress disabled people. We’re expected to burn the candle at both ends just to survive and when we don’t meet the standards we’re subjected to, we’re called lazy and burdens on society. If we somehow do manage to meet those standards, we must not *really* be disabled.

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Valentine Wiggin
Valentine Wiggin

Written by Valentine Wiggin

Death-positive, sex-positive, and LGBTQ-affirming Christian. Gen Z. I hate onions. She/her

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