Adjusting to life with a disability takes time, but no one should have to do it alone.
The journey can feel lonely, and some days you might feel like hiding away. But small reminders of support can make a meaningful difference. This campaign aims not only to raise awareness about the silent battles disabled people face daily, but also to unite a community of warriors, carers, and beautiful humans who support one another on this shared journey called, life. Through personal stories and thoughtful cards, From Shame To Pride brings people together through honesty, understanding and care.
Send a message that matters
From Shame To Pride campaign opens up honest conversations about disability, mobility aids and the feelings that can come with change. Shame, uncertainty, acceptance and pride can all be steps along that journey.
Through the campaign, people from our community speak openly about adapting to change, the challenges and what helped them move forward. By sharing their personal stories, we want to make space for feelings that are often left unspoken and show that no one has to navigate it alone.
This year, the campaign returns with a digital collection of thoughtful cards that can be sent by email to a friend, family member or anyone who could use a reminder that someone is thinking of them. You can email a single card or a series of seven cards to be delivered over seven days, one each day.
Showing someone you care does not require the perfect words. Sometimes, it simply starts with reaching out.
Explore different journeys
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Embracing disability
A story of obstacles, stigma, and finding strength in vulnerability
In a heartfelt blog post, Mariska van der Goot shares her courageous journey of accepting Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and embracing the use of mobility aids. From initial denial to eventual empowerment, she highlights the transformative power of acceptance in navigating life with a chronic illness.
"It might sound cliché, but if only I had accepted aids earlier, it would have saved me energy and reduced stress. Now, with several tools at home, I can confidently say that I've turned the initial shame I felt about using them into a source of pride."
Becoming disabled is a big life change
No one should face such challenging transformations alone. If you feel emotionally overwhelmed with regards to your disability, or have experienced accessibility issues, or mistreatment, we encourage you to reach out to specialists and speak up. Wanna talk about it?
At Rollz, we do our best to make everyone's voice heard and actively contribute to creating a better, safer and more accessible world for disabled people. Send us messages, even if anonymous, and we will help you be seen. Our community is here to support you and help you navigate your journey #fromshametopride.
Preston: "I have learned from the disabled community online that mobility aids haven’t got to be something to be ashamed of."
