Despite these challenges, queer PWDs have made significant contributions to both the LGBTQ+ and disability communities. They have advocated for accessibility, inclusion, and social justice, often in the face of significant barriers.
The "P" in PDVD——is crucial. For many in the community, especially those in regions where discrimination remains high , public-facing platforms are not safe. LGBTQ+ Activism Movement: History and Milestones | SFGMC queer pdvd
But here we are. You, me, the nonbinary ex who still sends memes, the shared cat who doesn’t know why there’s only one set of footsteps now. This is queer post-divorce. Let’s call it —because we deserve our own acronym, our own language, our own kind of survival. Despite these challenges, queer PWDs have made significant
: Capturing tender, authentic moments of queer life, joy, and domesticity. For many in the community, especially those in
The concept of intersectionality, coined by Kimberlé Crenshaw, highlights the ways in which different forms of oppression intersect and compound. For queer PWDs, this means facing both ableism (discrimination against people with disabilities) and homophobia/transphobia (discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals). This intersectionality can lead to unique challenges, such as:
There’s no script for queer divorce. We never had a template for the wedding—why would we have one for the wreckage after?