FatStruggling with pregnancy weight and an eating disorder, a jogger battles her past while learning to accept a growing bump. Jan 27 25January 27, 2025Article at Linkedin
PerformanceImpatient rustles and excited whispers crowd the auditorium. Backpacks line a wall along the far-right aisle. We theatre geeks are eager to learn the musical our high school will produce this year. We are the first to hear about productions, because… May 29 24May 29, 2024Article at Linkedin
Omaha Daily RecordMatthew Kischer as Zachary, left, and Ben Pearson as Ben, right.(Bill Kirby) BlueBarn Theatre debuted ““More of a Heart”” on March 28, 2024. The play was written by Dave Osmundsen. The play explores family dynamics and what it means to truly… May 08 24May 08, 2024Article at omahadailyrecord.com
BlueBarn Theatre breaks barriers with debut of Dave Osmundsen’s play “More of a Heart”BlueBarn Theatre debuted ““More of a Heart”” on March 28, 2024. The play was written by Dave Osmundsen. The play explores family dynamics and what it means to truly communicate. Zachary is a college student who is on the spectrum, and his mom,… Apr 25 24April 25, 2024Article at https://litmommy.com/
Why don’t you google it?My daily life involves dealing with ableism. I expect to encounter ableism when I leave the house. Pretty much everything is rooted in ableism, and despite the efforts of the disability community to change this, people just can’t let go of their… Apr 12 24April 12, 2024Article at https://litmommy.com/
The lack of access in schools for disabled parents with disabled kids***This originally published in Parents.com, but it’s no longer an active link, and I did not yet have my Authory account. It’s an oldie but a goodie, and while I wrote this during virtual school, it still remains Evergreen. A disabled parent and… Apr 04 24April 04, 2024Article at https://litmommy.com/
The blind tax is hefty when registering my kids for summer programsSnow flurries outside my window this January morning as I curl up with a hot mug of coffee and my laptop and start perusing summer programs for my kids. Like most parents, I’m already planning our summer, and it kicks off with registering both my… Mar 19 24March 19, 2024Article at Linkedin
The Honorable Judge Vaughn Draws His Passion From CommunityA robing ceremony was held for the Hon. Judge Derek Vaughn, Douglas County District, 4th Judicial District of Nebraska, at the Omaha Douglas Civic Center, Legislative Chambers on Friday, February 23, 2024. Judiciary introductions and opening remarks… Mar 15 24March 15, 2024Article at omahadailyrecord.com
Flame: Protesting in AmericaFlame: Protesting in America A man recently self-immolated in protest of the genocide happening in Gaza. He was US military, and his convictions were so strong about the assault on Palestine, he had to make a statement by igniting his body, rather… Mar 05 24March 05, 2024Article at Linkedin
Networking for your disabled child/student[Type here][Type here][Type here] Networking for your disabled child/student What it means to have a disabled student Individuals with Disabilities Education ACT (IDEA) IDEA is a law Passed that mandates public schools must identify and evaluate… Feb 16 24February 16, 2024Article at Linkedin
The pursuit of health and capitalismThe pursuit of health and capitalism It’s January, and everyone is obsessed with health… and fitness… really, weight loss. We all want to be thin, but we say it’s about health and fitness. And health gurus are in full force, hocking every product,… Jan 25 24January 25, 2024Article at Bridgit on Authory
Imperfection served by a middle-aged momPonderings, opinions and stories about life, from the perspective of a disabled mom of two. Jan 10 24January 10, 2024Website at Bridgit on Authory
A tale of tears from moderately fat peopleLured by the seductive appeal of weight loss, I made the mistake of not skipping the ad on YouTube. Transfixed, I couldn’t pull myself away from the spell weaving around me. A diagnosed anorexic, who’s struggled with weight gain the last few years,… Jan 10 24January 10, 2024Article at Bridgit on Authory
Omaha Daily RecordOnstage, from left to right, are: Kimara Snipes, executive director of One Omaha; Clarice Dombeck, urban development coordinator at Spark CDI; Greg Paskach, housing director with the City of Omaha’s planning department; Charlie Wesche (on screen),… Dec 06 23December 06, 2023Article at omahadailyrecord.com
While babysitting, my mother forced my son to cut his hair without his consent. I feel like I failed my child.I've always had a difficult relationship with my parents.When they babysat my kids one day, my mother forced my son to cut his long hair.My son hated the haircut and cried, so I'm now establishing boundaries with my parents. I have a tenuous… Dec 02 23December 02, 2023Article at insider.com
Omaha Daily RecordThe final round of Creighton’s annual moot court competition concluded October 27, 2023.(Shutterstock) Creighton law school students were busy all fall, preparing for its annual moot court competition. The final round happened on Friday, October 27,… Nov 10 23November 10, 2023Article at omahadailyrecord.com
Iowa nice, except if you're blindThursday, Oct 26 2023Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter 1 Comment 0 New! Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter is a freelance journalist from the American Midwest. She covers social justice stories, especially pertaining to disability. Her work has appeared in Parents,… Oct 26 23October 26, 2023Article at Linkedin
UNO Counseling And Psychological Services Educates About Suicide PreventionSeptember is Suicide Prevention Month, and the University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) office works to mitigate suicide risks on campus by providing supports and resources for students. According to a new… Sep 29 23September 29, 2023Article at omahadailyrecord.com
I'm in charge of coordinating my family's entire calendar. Here are some tips on how I do it.I'm a mom of two and my husband is a great dad but not so great at making appointments. I'm in charge of all of our schedules and have learned that I need to overcommunicate. Every appointment, school event, or family trip we plan, I add to my… Aug 13 23August 13, 2023Article at insider.com
‘We Are a Refuge’: River City Mixed Chorus Sings In Defiance of Nebraska’s Anti-LGBTQ+ LegislationThe River City Mixed Chorus (RCMC) took the stage for its annual concert on June 10, and the audience at the Holland Center broke into cheers and applause. The music took us back to the ’70s, and the love emanating throughout the room was palpable. A… Jul 13 23July 13, 2023Article at Bridgit on Authory
