Creigh Farinas, Author at Everyday Feminism

A person sits in a wheelchair, stretching out their arms and smiling.

As a caregiver to her disabled sister, this author was stumbling along until she realized she had the key to respecting her sister and avoiding burnout all along. That key is feminism, and here’s how it can help you.

Again a gray pixelated background is a white speech bubble. In black, it says, "You are so cute." An orange strike is through the word "cute."

You probably don’t think “cute” is an offensive word. But check out these common ways of treating disabled people like small children, and you’ll realize why this form of ableism is so messed up.

A graphic of a weighing scale against a gray background. An arrow points to it and says, "Not a cure for depression."

Ever thought someone would be happier if they just lost weight? Here’s why that thinking is so often misguided – and how you can help someone who’s depressed instead.

A confederate flag lays on the ground; a white arrow points to it and reads, "Yes, this is racist."

Some people believe that the Confederate flag is just a celebration of Southern pride. But here’s why it is – and always will be – a symbol of racism.

A young child holds up a chalkboard that reads "AUTISM" in colorful letters

If you’re a well-meaning autism ally pushing for a cure, you might be doing allyship all wrong. This article has some interesting insight.

Posts by Creigh Farinas

5 Ways to Let Feminism Guide Your Caregiving for a Disabled Adult

Don’t Call My Sister ‘Cute’ – 6 Good Reasons to Stop Infantilizing Disabled People

6 Reasons Why We Need to Stop Telling Depressed People to Lose Weight

We Don’t Need a Cure for Autism – And Pushing One Is Really Messed Up