Carmen G. Farrell
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Carmen G. Farrell
@carmengfarrell.bsky.social
Canadian writer of creative nonfiction, hybrid, memoir with a diversity & inclusion bent. Disability ally.
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From dreaming of flawless newborns to learning that true strength lies in acceptance, my latest Substack article breaks down the 7 habits that turned my perspective upside down. 🌿 #MindfulLiving #DisabilityJustice #PersonalGrowth
From a Perfect Baby to Radical Acceptance: Meeting Life Head On
When “Imperfect” Was Unthinkable
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January 22, 2026 at 8:09 PM
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Introducing Turn of Phrase, a sub-stack for parents, advocates, and anyone who knows ability comes in many forms. I'll share honest memoir practical tips for inclusion and advocacy. Let's reshape how we talk about disability!
Welcome to Turn of Phrase – Turning Stories of Ability into Voices of Change
Turning Stories of Ability into Voices of Change
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January 21, 2026 at 9:31 PM
Club G proves that when children co-create inclusive games, the group’s sense of mattering grows faster than any single self-esteem boost.
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#ClubG #CollectiveMattering #InclusivePlay #Mattering #Education #Psychology #KidsMatter
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January 16, 2026 at 4:11 PM
If mattering is the pulse of community, then every differently-abled voice is a vital part of that. My son Ges ("Jess") shows us that being counted isn't about perfection, it's about presence. Dive deeper in today's blog, www.carmengfarrell.com/disability-m...
Finding Matter in the Imperfect: How Disability Reveals the Gap Between Belonging & Mattering - Carmen G. Farrell Belonging vs Mattering: Disability Inclusion Finding Matter in the Imperfect: How Disability Reveals the Gap Between Belonging & Mattering
Read how simple gestures shift visibility to genuine mattering, narrowing the gap between belonging vs mattering for disabled people!
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January 2, 2026 at 9:46 PM