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Pain Takes. Disability Pride Gives.

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National Pain Week is observed from Monday the 21st of July to Sunday the 27th of July. WDV’s Women’s Empowerment Officer, Brigitte Stone, has explored her experience with chronic pain in our latest blog. 

“…While pain takes, disability pride can give us back the right to take up space and demand better. We can share in that pride, and we can share in that power. We are worthy.”

Read the full blog here: 
Pain Takes. Disability Pride Gives. PDF
Pain Takes. Disability Pride Gives. Word

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