Larissa Martin
- Jun 3, 2021
- 2 min
Parents, Don't Be Afraid When Your Child With a Disability Grows Up
I am a person with a disability. I have cerebral palsy, and I’m an amputee and a wheelchair user. I am 32 years old and still live at...
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Larissa Martin
- Apr 29, 2021
- 2 min
Why Your Likes On Social Media Don’t Actually Mean Anything
We take a million different pictures of ourselves, our food, and our vacations just so we can get that perfect picture at the perfect...
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Larissa Martin
- Apr 27, 2021
- 2 min
Why Your Dreams Don’t Die In A Small Town
I grew up and still live in a small town in upstate New York, about two hours from the city, called the Hudson Valley. There aren’t many...
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Larissa Martin
- Mar 31, 2021
- 2 min
Stop Getting Your News From Facebook & Start Doing Your Research
With lots of social media posts and a stream of 24-hour news, it’s hard to understand what news is real and what isn’t. Checking social...
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Larissa Martin
- Mar 23, 2021
- 2 min
In Uncertain Times, Remember That You Are Loved
You may be uncertain about things in your life right now, feeling unsure about life as a whole, even, wondering when that uncertainty...
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Larissa Martin
- Mar 17, 2021
- 2 min
Why We Should Stop Treating ‘Sorry’ As A Magic Fix
We all say, “I’m sorry,” far more often than we should. In fact, I do it all the time — even when I did nothing wrong. I usually say...
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Larissa Martin
- Mar 15, 2021
- 3 min
It's OK to Let Your Child With a Disability Struggle Sometimes
I am a person with a disability. I have cerebral palsy and am an amputee as well as a wheelchair user. My mom is very over-protective of...
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Larissa Martin
- Feb 18, 2021
- 2 min
You Can Visit Your Past But Don’t Live in It
Whether I’m eating a favorite childhood meal or watching an old movie, I’m a big fan of visiting the past. I love to remember simpler...
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