Welcome to the LAMN Community Blog

This is your space for all things community at Laughing At My Nightmare (LAMN). Here, we share stories, updates, and voices from across the disability community including posts from our Board Chair, Tye Martin, and contributions from YOU, our amazing supporters and followers.

From personal essays and life updates to highlights of the impact your support makes possible, this blog is where humor meets honesty, and community meets action.

Check out our ongoing series “Tye’d and True” for a behind-the-scenes look at Tye’s journey and keep an eye out for features from fellow community members who are laughing through the chaos right alongside us.

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A Take on Disability Pride from LAMN Board Chair, Tye Martin

Disability pride does not mean wanting pity. Disability pride does not mean wanting sympathy. Disability pride does not mean wanting applause for breathing. Disability pride is often false representation of authenticity and appearing one hundred percent comfortable in how you present yourself, inside and out. It is the version of disability pride that translates well into conversations, content, public facing advocacy, and inspiration pornography to be honest. The version tha