erin kelly — The Good Men Project

The Unspoken Many: When Disability Hate Crime Lurks in the Shadows for Too Long

June 13, 2013 by Erin Kelly 4 Comments

Erin Kelly, a writer with Cerebral Palsy, speaks about the tragic rise of disability hate crimes.

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Tomboy Tales

May 26, 2013 by Erin Kelly 2 Comments

Erin Kelly on smashing stereotypes and using their shattered pieces to your advantage.

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Ten Years in the Rearview Mirror

May 13, 2013 by Erin Kelly 3 Comments

When it’s a matter of life, death and wheelchair accessible vans.

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Art as Therapy, Therapy as Art

April 21, 2013 by Erin Kelly 1 Comment

A story of triumph to remind us that art and therapy have a place in the world as one.

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6 Thoughts Disabled People Have When Considering Independent Living

March 20, 2013 by Erin Kelly 1 Comment

The idea of independence can only come to life when it’s tempered with reality.

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On Adoption & Being Born with Invisible Boxing Gloves

February 22, 2013 by Erin Kelly Leave a Comment

Fighting is the thread that connects Erin Kelly to the rest of the world.

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Unlikely Inspiration: An Open Letter to Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson

February 5, 2013 by Erin Kelly 3 Comments

Born with Cerebral Palsy, Erin Kelly has developed a “Bring it” attitude thanks to Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Here’s her letter.

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Acceptance: The Fight of the 21st Century

January 21, 2013 by Erin Kelly 5 Comments

The values extolled by Martin Luther King Jr. live on how we live them.

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Beyond Pop: Making Christmas Iconography Meaningful

December 17, 2012 by Erin Kelly 3 Comments

Erin Kelly encourages us to find (and use) the glimmer of realness buried within holiday clichés

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The Other Eye of Superstorm Sandy

November 29, 2012 by Erin Kelly 3 Comments

Erin Kelly found parts of herself in a story of the storm’s aftermath

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The Science of Respect

November 12, 2012 by Erin Kelly 4 Comments

The story of how Erin Kelly, a successful writer with Cerebral Palsy, absorbed her biology teacher’s wisdom

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Facing the Reality of Men Who’ve Been Raped By Women

An article in The Atlantic exposes the reality of male survivors who’ve been assaulted by females, including Don Draper, the main character in the show Mad Men.

Courtnay Midkiff is Walking Cross Country to Raise Awarness of a Rare and Deadly Disease

For the past three months, 23-year-old Courtnay Midkiff has been on a journey, walking across the country for a cause that is special to his heart.

Pregnant Boys: Chicago’s Teen Pregnancy Campaign Sparks Conversation

Chicago is shocking the world with its 2013 teen pregnancy prevention campaign, which features pregnant teenage boys.

Supreme Court Rules Proof of Citizenship Not Required for Voter Registration

The Supreme Court has ruled against an Arizona law that requires voters to provide proof of citizenship in addition to a driver’s license before they can register to vote.