Alice Wong has passed away and the disability community has lost a leader. I lost a mentor and a friend. The Disabled Ginger wouldn't exist without Alice and everything she taught me.
My condolences to all the disabled community - Alice was a force to be reckoned with and her legacy ensures that she will continue thus! May she rest in peace.
Like Alice, your writing is ‘a comfort in difficult times.’ Thank you for passing on her message and insights. My heartfelt condolences to you and the community.
Wow. I didn’t know of Alice Wong, but now I want to read all I can find by her. I had to fight antivaxer/anti-masker family members to protect my elderly Mom in her last years, during COVID, and could never understand why anyone would be so vehemently selfish as to see it only in terms of their own rights, and not the rights/wellbeing of others. I continue to mask in large indoor gatherings and whenever I have a sniffle. I don’t care about the stares. People need to grow up.
I’m sorry for the passing of your friend and send condolences to you, her family and the community she had served so well. May her memory always be a blessing.
My condolences, K. I’m very sorry for your loss and the community’s loss. Alice was only known to me by her formidable reputation. She was such a fighter. I’m grateful for her advocacy and for inspiring you to tell your story and take up advocacy of your own.
This bit articulates a struggle I’ve faced too: « My fear was that I would alienate my friends and loved ones by identifying as disabled, and then be rejected by the disability community for not being disabled enough. » (Although the disability community has been pretty warm and generous in my experience)
Please go extra - gently with yourself in your grief. It takes such a physical toll and can make all our usual things worse besides. That’s ok and normal. Take all the time you need. 🫂💙🫂💙🫂
What an incredible force she was. It's hard to believe she is no longer here with us. Thank you for sharing this heart breaking loss. It was not the right time to lose Alice. It would never be the right time. I admired her fire-y, peerless writing, her advocacy. She was up on everything.
"Don't let the bastards grind you down" - can I get that on a t-shirt?
My condolences to all the disabled community - Alice was a force to be reckoned with and her legacy ensures that she will continue thus! May she rest in peace.
Rest in peace
Condolences to the disabled community & all those who have been aided by Alice. Beautifully written article.
In her honor let, the fight be a zeroing in on Universal Healthcare.
No one can argue against the simple fact that all Americans deserve free care.
Make it THE primary issue.
Millionaires, billionaires..we are all subject to the fickleness of fate.
Thank you for writing about her. What a hero, what a warrior.
Like Alice, your writing is ‘a comfort in difficult times.’ Thank you for passing on her message and insights. My heartfelt condolences to you and the community.
So sad to hear of Alice’s passing. Thank you for sharing your story and her impact in your life.
And thank you for always being a strong voice for so many people too often ignored or cast aside.
My condolences to her family, friends and followers.
Wow. I didn’t know of Alice Wong, but now I want to read all I can find by her. I had to fight antivaxer/anti-masker family members to protect my elderly Mom in her last years, during COVID, and could never understand why anyone would be so vehemently selfish as to see it only in terms of their own rights, and not the rights/wellbeing of others. I continue to mask in large indoor gatherings and whenever I have a sniffle. I don’t care about the stares. People need to grow up.
I’m sorry for the passing of your friend and send condolences to you, her family and the community she had served so well. May her memory always be a blessing.
I am so sorry for your loss, and my heart goes out to you and all who loved her.💜
A beautiful tribute
Condolences. I'm sure Alice will be missed! American needs many more people cut from her cloth. Especially right now!! Adios amiga
My condolences, K. I’m very sorry for your loss and the community’s loss. Alice was only known to me by her formidable reputation. She was such a fighter. I’m grateful for her advocacy and for inspiring you to tell your story and take up advocacy of your own.
This bit articulates a struggle I’ve faced too: « My fear was that I would alienate my friends and loved ones by identifying as disabled, and then be rejected by the disability community for not being disabled enough. » (Although the disability community has been pretty warm and generous in my experience)
Please go extra - gently with yourself in your grief. It takes such a physical toll and can make all our usual things worse besides. That’s ok and normal. Take all the time you need. 🫂💙🫂💙🫂
Thanks for sharing this.
You are welcome
What an incredible force she was. It's hard to believe she is no longer here with us. Thank you for sharing this heart breaking loss. It was not the right time to lose Alice. It would never be the right time. I admired her fire-y, peerless writing, her advocacy. She was up on everything.
"Don't let the bastards grind you down" - can I get that on a t-shirt?