Controlled by my Disability, Going to the State Convention… and being Accosted by a mouth breathing Cop over a simple ADA accommodation request.

Today was the Utah Democratic State Convention, here’s the funny thing about that –– I’ve been an accidental delegate for the last 6 years. I also somehow unintentionally found myself to be the Salt Lake County Veterans Caucus Chair, as well as State Veterans Co-Chair –– Now I say this in jest and take my job seriously and I’m honored to serve, but it’s funny how when it comes to these certain responsibilities they found their way to me without ever being part of MY plan.

I’ll be honest with you, I’ve been dreading this day for weeks, I loathe these large gatherings — when I go to them, my Post Traumatic Stress controls me, instead of the other way around.

I recognize that part of the reason why it’s been so difficult for me — Post COVID, this was the first really big event I’ve attended since my Service Dog Molly passed away shortly before covid ended the world.