Raven and Lakeria talk about insensitive attitudes and actions from family members, and how it seems friends are more familial than relatives.

Discussion Summary

00:23: Raven notes that Olivia is stepping away from the podcast for a while.

0:53: How family tends to be ableist, and makes a big deal about your disability.

03:40: Family members identifying people by their disability or medical history, and failing to give as much attention to milestones and accomplishments.

08:21: Our friends value us more as a person and make sure to include us in social gatherings, while family members often leave us out, have obligatory conversations, or react negatively when we attempt to interact.

14:42: Family being less likely to respect boundaries as much as friends do.

18:40: It’s easier to set boundaries and have a hands-off relationship with friends because they don’t tend to be as hung up on how your disability impacts how you do simple things.

23:33: Folks being uncomfortable with consuming food cooked, or brought, by blind people. Why?!

29:20: Outro.

Music credits:

Opening: Goestories - Noir Et Blanc Vie

Closing: First Class - DJ Williams

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