The details highlight that people's experiences with disabilities are diverse and often misunderstood, as exemplified by Cyree Jarelle Johnson's perspective on living with lupus. By asserting that her life is not defined solely by her illness, Johnson challenges the prevalent notion that disability equals tragedy, emphasizing that a fulfilling life is possible despite chronic health issues.
"Deaf Poets Society: for Writers with Disabilities"
by Corinne Segal
Deaf Poets Society poetry editor Cyree Jarelle Johnson, who was diagnosed with lupus in college, said that the experience of being disabled can be “incredibly isolating” in a world that often views sickness as a tragedy.
Johnson noted that not all people who are deaf or have a chronic illness consider themselves disabled, and that the word “disabled” can encompass a wide variety of experiences.
“I think that there’s a misconception that sickness is inherently tragic, and I don’t feel like my life is tragic. I feel like my life is lovely. Sickness is a huge part of my life, but it’s not the only part of my life,” Johnson said.
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