Image of a poem titled “the math of disability” by chelsea gerow in black text on a light purple background. The poem explores the emotional and mental toll of navigating disability services, expressing how asking for basic needs like water or support can feel risky or exhausting. It highlights the invisible math disabled people do daily—bartering needs, rationing dignity, and fearing abandonment in systems meant to help. The final lines affirm self-worth: “i deserve more. but today, that counts.” Username @sitting42long appears in the top right corner.

💭 Friday Feelings
📄 “the math of disability”
🧮 What it costs to ask. What it costs to not ask.

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