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Why Melissa Blake Is Becoming The Next Female Role Model | by Stella Yanakieva | The Innovation | Sep, 2020 | Medium
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Blogger Melissa Blake gives pointed response after receiving hateful comments online about her disability - ABC7 New York
![A writer from Illinois with a genetic disorder was made fun of online for her looks. She fired back with a series of cheerful selfies that went viral. - Chicago Tribune A writer from Illinois with a genetic disorder was made fun of online for her looks. She fired back with a series of cheerful selfies that went viral. - Chicago Tribune](https://www.chicagotribune.com/resizer/ytdgNSFRvWvcukb82PG-O58pALo=/630x630/right/top/arc-anglerfish-arc2-prod-tronc.s3.amazonaws.com/public/4CIWGNDCHFBM3KGPL5JNTXKEHQ.jpeg)
A writer from Illinois with a genetic disorder was made fun of online for her looks. She fired back with a series of cheerful selfies that went viral. - Chicago Tribune
![Melissa Blake on Twitter: "I think my disability has given me a lot of strength, and I don't think that is something that you necessarily think of when you think of disabled Melissa Blake on Twitter: "I think my disability has given me a lot of strength, and I don't think that is something that you necessarily think of when you think of disabled](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EfSRMYRWkAA_PWp.jpg)
Melissa Blake on Twitter: "I think my disability has given me a lot of strength, and I don't think that is something that you necessarily think of when you think of disabled
![Melissa Blake on Twitter: "While on vacation this summer, my mom was constantly telling me to hurry up because I stopped to take selfies on the streets of Manhattan and basically anywhere Melissa Blake on Twitter: "While on vacation this summer, my mom was constantly telling me to hurry up because I stopped to take selfies on the streets of Manhattan and basically anywhere](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EEy-uQ_WsAARE2P.jpg:large)
Melissa Blake on Twitter: "While on vacation this summer, my mom was constantly telling me to hurry up because I stopped to take selfies on the streets of Manhattan and basically anywhere
![Melissa Blake on Twitter: "I never want y'all to think I've got a big head from these selfies, so I'm sharing this photo. I hate it & almost deleted. But with much Melissa Blake on Twitter: "I never want y'all to think I've got a big head from these selfies, so I'm sharing this photo. I hate it & almost deleted. But with much](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EOIw2KfXkAAPyCx.jpg)
Melissa Blake on Twitter: "I never want y'all to think I've got a big head from these selfies, so I'm sharing this photo. I hate it & almost deleted. But with much
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Disability activists call out the viral #NewTeacherPrank trend on TikTok, call it 'harmful and hurtful' | World – Gulf News
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Illinois Writer With Disabilities, Melissa Blake, Shuts Down Internet Trolls With Message: 'You're Not Going To Get The Best Of Me – CBS Chicago
![They Fought Bullying For Years. Then Their Photos Became Part Of A Viral Tik Tok Trend Mocking Disabilities. They Fought Bullying For Years. Then Their Photos Became Part Of A Viral Tik Tok Trend Mocking Disabilities.](https://specials-images.forbesimg.com/imageserve/5f4e4ced73fb54adc2de396e/960x0.jpg?fit=scale)