Periagoge
Scenario

When inspiration porn becomes daily microaggression

I have been blind since birth and people keep telling me how inspiring I am for doing completely ordinary things like grocery shopping and I want to scream.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Being reduced to a symbol of overcoming rather than recognized as a complete human being erodes one's sense of authentic selfhood.

Your guide for this
Hypatia
Hypatia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Disability & Accessibility?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.