The Intersection of Chronic Pain and Advocacy - Part 1

The Politics of Disability

Content warning: Brief mention of assault
Episode note: Cami has asked that it be acknowledged that at the time of recording, they misspoke regarding the specific term "endometrium."

In the first half of this episode, Mary is joined by Cami Randleman as they discuss the myths and stigmas that come along with chronic pain, the reality of living with endometriosis, and how others react to them being opinionated.
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Cami describes themself as follows:
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“I am a Black 26 year old non-binary person. I have had mental health disabilities like PTSD for several years but more recently became an ambulatory wheelchair user because of my endometriosis and chronic pain. Lately I’ve been working on inner healing and the most difficult part has been accepting myself when others do not. I’ve been intent on being myself and being aware of areas where I am suppressed. A big part of this process has been dismantling my internalized ableism and helping to undo the ableism I see day-to-day. I believe that equity and disability justice are necessary for our community to thrive- we deserve abundance and not just survival.”
You can follow Cami on social media here.

The Politics of Disability was named Best Interview Podcast at the Astoria Film Festival in both October 2022 and again in June 2023.