Monthly Friend: Tracy
Name: Tracy P.
Hometown: Portland, Oregon
Age: 22
Profession: Vocational support staff for adults with developmental disabilities
Interests: Knitting, spinning, music, bicycle rides, friends, coffee, animals, reading, etc
Dreams: In first grade, my teacher had my class all create pictures of ourselves performing our dream jobs. I drew myself in overalls, boots, and a floppy hat standing at an easel and painting a portrait of a nearby pig. It was captioned “Farmer/Artist.” I think I’m still pretty into that.
Number of years/months using (appreciating) menstrual alternatives: About a year and a half using alternative menstrual products. Much more than that wondering about/appreciating them.
Reason for switching to alternatives: It makes so much more sense! Better for the environment, better for my body, better for my bank account.
Favorite thing about alternatives: Reusable menstrual products required me to get to know my body in a way that disposables can’t. I’ve gained a greater appreciation of my menstrual cycle since using GladRags and the moon cup.
Funny anecdotes?: Never chop up a big pile of jalapenos with your bare hands. Especially if you’re going to have to empty your moon cup any time in the next 24 hours.
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August 30th, 2008 at 6:00 pm
NOTE: I do not spell very good.
It’s so good to know about the word being spread about those with intellectual disabilities. I am a person of that sort myself. I was in Special Ed most of my School years. Want’s I got into High School, I could be in classes for the slower kids. Like, the ones that gets into trouble all the time.
I have been in the Special Olympics for 21 years. I don’t know what I would do without Special Olympics. I participate in swimming, bowling, long distens walking.
I am even been in a group within Special Olympics, ALPs (Athlete Leadership Program). I am training to become a leader within Special Olympics that Teaches athlete to go beyond just sports
I hope you can get your kids involved if they are not all ready.
Thank you for being who you are.