Although there are many words to describe the disabled experience, I’ve been thinking a lot about the word…
Young Lee
Young Lee (he/him) is a writer with CMT1A living in Cary, North Carolina. He graduated from NC State University in 2013 with degrees in economics and international studies. After working for a few years in finance, Lee decided to shift his attention toward writing and library work. Although Lee first learned he had CMT at a very young age, he didn’t participate much in the CMT community until 2018 when his friend and fellow writer Kevin Schaefer encouraged him to explore and learn more about this very important aspect of his life.
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Articles by Young Lee
I was manning three active burners on the stovetop, deep into my food preparation for the week. On…
A scene from the animated Nickelodeon show “Avatar: The Last…
About a year ago, my sister and I went to an arts and crafts store. Upon entering, I…
“We’re all Forky, feeling like we’re trash, but we’re also all Woody, trying to convince each other that we’re…
“TrumpWearsAdultDiapers”: It’s a hashtag I first noticed trending in the United…
The indoor track of my alma mater’s gym smells like rubber and sweat. It has a specific warmth…
A couple weeks ago when I spoke with Steve O’Donnell, a board…
“Just keep moving.” For Steve O’Donnell, a Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association board member…
During this time of self-isolation due to COVID-19, I’ve often thought to myself, “At least I can still…