It was late afternoon, and I could barely get my body out of bed. In fact, I had been in bed most of the last few days—or was it weeks? Even with all that rest, my legs were still too weak to stand up.
Author: Rivka Solomon
Rivka Solomon is a writer focusing on disability and women's empowerment. She has organized demonstrations in front of the US Department of Health and Human Services, raised funds for ME research foundations, received the support of elected officials and secured State and City Proclamations for ME Awareness Day. You can find her on Twitter @RivkaTweets. Please contact Rivka if you are interested in co-sponsoring the upcoming screening of Unrest.
This Mother’s Day, We’re Fighting For Women’s Health Equality
For decades, my mom and I have been a dynamic duo using the arts to creatively fight for women’s rights. And now we are using the arts to fight for my life.