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Adiba Nelson is a local word addict, advocating for disability rights and body love/size acceptance. If she looks familiar, you may have seen more of her on stage as a local burlesquer. She is also the author of the children's book Meet ClaraBelle Blue, and is currently working on creating the series to follow. You can read more Adiba (if that’s your thing) at http://thefullnelson.net/
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    Adiba Segal on 11/14/2016 at 1:17 PM
    And in keeping with the message of my article, and staying true to my word....it's nice to see you, "What, Again"...and i appreciate you taking the time to read my article and comment on it, even if you don't agree with it. I hope you have a lovely Monday.

    I do want to respond to one part of your comment though: I will never be ashamed of my choice to push through hate with love, and for making the conscious decision to tap into the best part of my heart to help make changes for EVERY human being. Okay...that's all..have a great day!
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    Adiba Segal on 10/18/2016 at 7:45 AM
    Re: “Food and Survival
    Spaerhawke,I totally Misread your comment, and thought you were speaking to me. It was pointed out to me that you were not speaking to me, but to the first person who commented on the article. I apologize, my bad. This is what happens when I don't drink coffee in the morning and I read comments. My apologies.
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    Adiba Segal on 10/18/2016 at 7:10 AM
    Re: “Food and Survival
    Hey there Spaerhawke...not really sure what abuse you're talking about...there was no mention of that. Re read the article.
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    Adiba Segal on 09/17/2016 at 6:48 AM
    Dan, i think you missed the whole point of the article. I love tucson. JUST LIKE YOU. I'm fairly sure i don't need to have my head checked simply because i love it for different reasons. ....
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    Adiba Segal on 09/17/2016 at 6:42 AM
    Thank you spelling maaaavvveeeeeeennnnnn.....lol
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    Adiba Segal on 08/08/2016 at 3:13 PM
    Also, Ronko...that's a pretty bold generalization. There are plenty of illnesses, disorders, and diseases that can render you disabled, partially disabled, temporarily disabled, or racked with immense pain that makes mobility excruciating. The only thing is, you can't see them. Like lupus. Like diabetes. Like ehlers-danlos. Like erythema nodosum. Like cancer. Like AIDS. Like leukemia. Like arthritis. Like Fibromyalgia. So....there's that.
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    Adiba Segal on 08/08/2016 at 12:20 PM
    Hi humanbean! A few things. I'm sorry you don't find my article compelling or interesting. It's a first step in making the public aware that these issues exist. That is how change comes about - you make people aware of a problem. So this was step one. Towards the end of the article I did state that I will be revisiting this issue. I should have clarified that to say that this will be an ongoing Series where I will continue looking at places and talking to people. So, steps will be made to rectify the problem or at least attempt to. I am wholeheartedly committed to effecting change in our community. Not just for my kid, but for all kids - and for adults because one day she will be one of those as well. This is a matter of being proactive, not complaining. Proactive by saying 'hey, this is something that's happening' and then going and talking to people that can help me rectify.

    I appreciate you taking the time to read the article, and I definitely appreciate some of the tips that you suggested. Have a wonderful day!