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Erica Mones

POPSUGAR Contributor

Erica Mones is a freelance writer and staff writer for Cripple Magazine who's particularly interested in disability and mental health. She has a Bachelor's in Writing and Classical Civilizations from Loyola University Maryland. She has written for Popsugar, Rooted in Rights, Audacity Magazine, Well + Good, and The Progressive. She has a podcast called No Standing Ovations Please

https://ericamones.wordpress.com/

Latest Posts From Erica

The Mysterious First Teaser For the Dexter Revival Has Us Ready For Fall

Apr 29, 2021

The Mysterious First Teaser For the Dexter Revival Has Us Ready For Fall

Michael C. Hall signed on to play Dexter Morgan, his most infamous role, in a limited-series revival — and fans are rejoicing.

I Refer to Myself as Disabled, Because My Disability Is Central to Who I Am

Mar 10, 2021

I Refer to Myself as Disabled, Because My Disability Is Central to Who I Am

People are often surprised when I call myself "disabled."

12 Common Words and Phrases You May Not Realize Are Ableist

Feb 17, 2021

12 Common Words and Phrases You May Not Realize Are Ableist

Ableism is defined as prejudice and discrimination based on one's disability or perceived disability.

As a Disabled Woman, COVID-19 Has Affected How I Think About Having Kids

Jan 13, 2021

As a Disabled Woman, COVID-19 Has Affected How I Think About Having Kids

I was in my last semester of undergrad when the pandemic shutdowns began.

What the Affordable Care Act Means to Me as a Young Disabled Woman

Dec 31, 2020

What the Affordable Care Act Means to Me as a Young Disabled Woman

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) revolutionized healthcare for Americans with disabilities.

10 Books to Read After You've Devoured Tiny Pretty Things and Shiny Broken Pieces

Dec 16, 2020

10 Books to Read After You've Devoured Tiny Pretty Things and Shiny Broken Pieces

Sona Charaipotra and Dhonielle Clayton's YA novel Tiny Pretty Things has a devoted following, and it's likely to get much bigger now that Netflix's adaptation has been released.

This Baby Yoda Sweatshirt About Getting "Chicky Nuggies" Is So Cute, and I've Never Felt So Seen

Dec 8, 2020

This Baby Yoda Sweatshirt About Getting "Chicky Nuggies" Is So Cute, and I've Never Felt So Seen

If you live in comfy clothes — which, to be honest, is all we know these days — then you're going to want to text your family with a last-minute holiday wish-list item: this Baby Yoda sweatshirt.

The Crown's Iron Lady: Here's How Accurate Margaret Thatcher's Portrayal Is

Dec 8, 2020

The Crown's Iron Lady: Here's How Accurate Margaret Thatcher's Portrayal Is

Margaret Thatcher is a force to be reckoned with on season four of The Crown.

Explore Beyond The Crown With These 15 Biographies of the British Royal Family

Dec 4, 2020

Explore Beyond The Crown With These 15 Biographies of the British Royal Family

Fans of Netflix's The Crown are enamored with the British royal family.

16 Books About Princess Diana That Pull Back the Curtain

Dec 3, 2020

16 Books About Princess Diana That Pull Back the Curtain

Diana Frances Spencer, known as Princess Diana, was both an icon of her times and a pop culture legend.

What Body Acceptance Means to Me as a Disabled Woman

Dec 2, 2020

What Body Acceptance Means to Me as a Disabled Woman

Warning: some things discussed in this personal essay may be triggering to those with a history of disordered eating.

14 Seated Core Workouts That Are Ideal For People With Limited Mobility

Nov 23, 2020

14 Seated Core Workouts That Are Ideal For People With Limited Mobility

No matter your fitness goals, it's important that strengthening your core is part of your routine.