Ashe Dryden @Ashedryden@xoxo.zone
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Oh my gosh, Alice Wong passed 💔
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ID: Yellow background with black text "This is Alice's friend Sandy Ho, posting. Per Alice's wishes, this message is being shared at the time of her passing. Hi everyone, it looks like I ran out of time. I have so many dreams that I wanted to fulfill and plans to create new stories for you. There are a few in progress that might come to fruition in a few years if things work out. I did not ever imagine I would live to this age and end up a writer, editor, activist, and more. As a kid riddled with insecurity and internalized ableism, I could not see a path forward. It was thanks to friendships and some great teachers who believed in me that I was able to fight my way out of miserable situations into a place where I finally felt comfortable in my skin. We need more stories about us and our culture. You all, we all, deserve the everything and more in such a hostile, ableist environment. Our wisdom is incisive and unflinching. I'm honored to be your ancestor and believe disabled oracles like us will light the way to the future. Don't let the bastards grind you down. I love you all."

Broadwaybabyto (@broadwaybabyto@zeroes.ca)

Attached: 1 image My heart is so heavy … I lost a friend and mentor yesterday and the disability community lost a leader. The incomparable Alice Wong passed away. She inspired me to find my voice. She encouraged me to take up space and embrace my disabled body. To be visible in a world that seeks to make us invisible. To be unapologetic about the ways I am different and the things I need to move through this world. To be a voice for those who don’t have one and to always fight against ableism and eugenics. I can’t believe she’s gone. The Disabled Ginger wouldn’t exist without her, and I hope that I can honour her memory through my writing. Hug your loved ones close. Remember none of us are guaranteed a tomorrow and may we all be as visible, proud and fierce as Alice was. #disability #chronicillness #disabilityjustice #alicewong

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