Disability

Five Times Strangers Commented on My Disability

Issue #34 of “What’s Her Problem?”: Visible disabilities seem to give people license to think they can ask questions or remark on them.

Apr 3 • Debra Rafson

The Paralympic Spirit

Issue #33 of “What’s Her Problem?”: The Paralympics are a master class in inclusion, athleticism, and storytelling.

Mar 27 • Debra Rafson

Chronically Ill, Wildly Capable

Issue #32 of "What's Her Problem?": Kristina Kelly’s new book led me to reflect on my own health-induced career transitions.

Mar 20 • Debra Rafson

6 ways Rafael Nadal helps me manage chronic illness

Issue #22 of “What’s Her Problem?”: When chronic illness is getting us down, we can look to great sports figures for inspiration on the path forward.

Jan 9 • Debra Rafson

Revisiting the Origin Story

Issue #1: People make assumptions about what chronic illness and disability “should” look like.

Jan 2 • Debra Rafson

[FROM THE ARCHIVES] Interview Series-Sarah Hom

Dec 26, 2025 • Debra Rafson and Sarah

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It may be risky, but it feeds your soul

Issue #20 of "What's Her Problem?": It is challenging to balance the risks and rewards of stepping outside of your healthcare routine.

Dec 12, 2025 • Debra Rafson

Chronic Illness is a Team Sport

Issue #19 of "What's Her Problem?": My care team is critical to my health journey, and when a team member changes, I am forced to adjust.

Dec 5, 2025 • Debra Rafson

Issue #18 of "What's Her Problem?": Chronic illness and disability require a lot of gadgets!

Nov 28, 2025 • Debra Rafson

The Time Delta Lost My Walker (Part 2)

Issue #16 of “What’s Her Problem?”: Disabled passengers shouldn’t have to go to great lengths in self-advocacy in order receive proper treatment from…

Nov 14, 2025 • Debra Rafson

The Time Delta Lost My Walker (Part 1)

Issue #15 of "What's Her Problem?": The Airline Passengers with Disabilities Bill of Rights

Nov 7, 2025 • Debra Rafson

Issue #14 of “What’s Her Problem?”: Patients endure some bizarre tests in the pursuit of a diagnosis.

Oct 31, 2025 • Debra Rafson

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