Sometimes when someone is different from us, we make assumptions about their circumstances and try to be accommodating. But the reality often is that they’d prefer you toss out that strategy altogether. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qr-xnqgpin8?wmode=transparent&showinfo=0&controls=1&enablejsapi=1&rel=0&version=3&color=white] Read more: http://upworthy.com/she-just-wanted-to-give-him-a-balloon-heres-why-in-this-situation-that-is-incredibly-offensive
When it comes to stuffing our identity into those tiny little boxes on forms, I always wonder: How does knowing someone’s race, sex, or disability status really help in the grand scheme of things? According to this fierce woman, it doesn’t. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yKCbnI0IjQ?wmode=transparent&showinfo=0&controls=1&enablejsapi=1&rel=0&version=3&color=white&w=560&h=315] Read more: http://upworthy.com/her-legs-may-be-the-first-part-you-notice-about-her-but-shed-rather-they-not-be-the-last
A young woman decided to tell the story of why her Dad is awesome. Hit the play button on the bottom left corner of the photo below to find out why. If you’d like to see more fascinating stories like this one, you could totally like Cowbird on Facebook. And maybe share this? Read more:…