nameless king in a borrowed castle

Bumps your ankle

2. Yes, Disabled adults *can* be manipulative, as any adult can be. However, I think it's important to realize that Disabled people are somewhat set up to be strategic in order to get needs met. This can essentially train us to lean into manipulative behaviors. Direct and clear communication is often not only inconsistent, but we are also at high risk if it fails. This means that we can be placed in a similar state of vulnerability as children, where we simply have to be strategic to survive (or at least that is the instinct).

A volcano erupting in Iceland. (Source)

src

Furiously scouring google trying to find this image because Target stopped carrying spicy salsa or guac

Photographs by Paxon Kale cc