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Queer Eye

Posted by jennifer gibson on Monday, July 22, 2019, In : July 2019

I recently saw the newest episode (season four) of Queer Eye on Netflix and it immediately captured my attention. It was by far, my favourite since it was focused on overcoming disabilities. The transformation was truly incredible to witness!

This episode, featureing Wesley Hamilton, a cross fit trainer who founded his own non-profit organization called “Disabled But Not Really” to help other people with disabilities feel empowered. He became paralyzed from the waist down after ...

Unforgettable books about people with disabilities

Posted by jennifer gibson on Sunday, July 21, 2019, In : July 2019

Hi everyone! I just got the news that my book Compass is being featured at "Unforgettable books about people who refuse to be defined by disabilities"! It's number 2 on their list of top picks. Isn't that amazing?

I love how they encourage others to embrace the world of people with disabilities. They are very aware how underrepresented the disabled population is in movies, TV, and books, and have created an incredible platform for everyone to learn more about real people living with disabili...

Five Feet Apart

Posted by jennifer gibson on Thursday, July 18, 2019, In : July 2019

I recently saw the movie Five Feet Apart and was pleasantly surprised by the story. It featured talented actors, Cole Sprouse from Riverdale and Haley Lu Richardson, as 17 year old Cystic Fibrosis patients. Stella has learned to take take control of her life despite spending most of her time in the hospital. She figured out how to cope with disease by setting goals, big and small, to give herself a purpose. Everyday she sets out to achieve those goals which gives her the strength to keep goi...

You're my light

Posted by jennifer gibson on Wednesday, July 3, 2019, In : July 2019

One of my favourite bands, BTS, just released a phenomenal new song entitled “Lights” and it could not have come at a better time.

After ending up in the ER, again, I relied on listening to BTS as a distraction from the severe pain I was in. I couldn’t have gotten through that night without the support of my dojo family. They were by my side through the entire ordeal and that gave me the strength to pull through it.

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Queer Eye

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