Exploring Disability Intimacy: A Discussion with Alice Wong and Contributors

Renowned disabled activist and writer Alice Wong has recently released a groundbreaking anthology titled “Disability Intimacy: Essays on Love, Care, and Desire.” The collection features a diverse group of contributors, including freelance journalist s.e. smith, disability justice activist Yomi Sachiko Young, and writer Melissa Hung.

Wong, who is known for her advocacy work in the disability community, serves as the editor of the anthology. The essays in “Disability Intimacy” cover a wide range of topics, from the taboo of wanting to be touched to the complexities of primary attachment.

One of the standout essays in the collection is smith’s “Skin Hunger and the Taboo of Wanting to be Touched,” which delves into the often overlooked need for physical touch among disabled individuals. Young’s “Primary Attachment” explores the importance of forming deep emotional connections in a world that often marginalizes disabled people. Hung’s “The Last Walk” offers a poignant reflection on the end-of-life care for disabled individuals.

The release of “Disability Intimacy” marks a significant contribution to the ongoing conversation about disability rights and representation. The anthology challenges societal norms and sheds light on the intimate experiences of disabled individuals in a way that is both powerful and thought-provoking.

With a lineup of talented writers and activists, “Disability Intimacy” promises to be a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the intersections of love, care, and desire within the disability community.