In this deeply personal post, Sam reflects on the long, difficult journey from internalised shame to self-acceptance as a disabled person. They share what it’s like to grow up feeling broken by a world that wasn’t built for them and how unlearning that belief has become one of the most radical parts of their healing.

In this post, Sam reflects on how the sitcom Friends unexpectedly shaped their understanding of support systems. Drawing parallels between the show's characters and real-life relationships, Sam explores the importance of chosen family, emotional consistency, and simply showing up for each other.