My thoughts on interdependence over at bunnyhopscotch, especially in a troubling time such as this one. There is a mistaken idea that we all need to be completely independent, and this misconception is shoved at the faces of disabled people. Complete independence is an ableist lie, and it makes people with disabilities and higher support needs feel like a burden. The truth is, nobody is actually completely independent. We need an entire network to stay alive. Interdependence is what we should be teaching and proposing, a strong and dynamic interconnectedness is necessary for all to thrive and flourish.