""There are a lot of expectations that the world puts on us, specifically as queer people and disabled people. Over the last 45 years of my life, I've discovered the things that helped me break out of all these expectations.""
""More often than not, queer spaces are not accessible. I often feel like I'm kept out of spaces that are supposed to be inclusive, which is a challenge I face regularly.""
Spencer West, born with sacral agenesis and amputated legs, learned to embrace his identity rather than conform to societal expectations. His autobiography, Breaking Free: Stop Following Expectations and Start Following Yourself, recounts his journey from childhood bullying to becoming a prominent LGBTQ+ and disability activist. West challenges the norms placed on him, including expectations around marriage and family. He highlights the lack of accessibility in queer spaces, emphasizing that the real challenge comes from others' perceptions rather than his disability.
Read at Advocate.com
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