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Priorities and Reciprocities
I have been thinking quite frequently about two areas that continue to shape my actions: priorities and reciprocities. Priorities are constantly shifting, often to the point that I evaluate them subconsciously. At their core, they are a personal ranking of what matters most. They can include responsibilities to family, friends, career, hobbies, and more. Sometimes they feel like obligations. Other times they feel like purpose and passion. And sometimes they are driven purely
Tye Martin
May 52 min read


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
Tye Martin
Dec 17, 20252 min read


From Valedictorian Dreams to a PhD: Lessons From My Decade in Higher Education
I grew up in a small rural community in New Mexico in the 90s and early 2000s. In my family, academia was tradition and I embraced it...
Tye Martin
Aug 18, 20253 min read


Tye'd and True: June 2025
I’m Tye Martin, and I’m the new Board Chair of Laughing at My Nightmare (LAMN)! It’s an honor to step into this role and I’m thrilled to...
Tye Martin
Jun 27, 20252 min read
