Writer. Blogger. Disability activist. Op-ed queen. Viral tweeter. Sassy redhead. Down-home Carrie Bradshaw. Bylines: CNN, Cosmo, Glamour. 💌 [email protected]

Illinois
Joined December 2008
During the last round of trollgate, people said that I should be banned from posting photos of myself because I’m too ugly. So I’d just like to commemorate the occasion with these 3 selfies... 📸😉👋🏻
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Thank you so much.
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Look like a liberal
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In the words of the great Bob Seger…autumn closing in… 🍁🍂
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Just a “sweet” selfie to brighten your Tuesday!! 🍭🍬 Runts were my favorite candy and I haven’t had them in probably 20 years! I’m way too excited about my movie theater-sized boxes lol 😂
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i bloody love this woman. smart as a whip. x
Flashback Friday ⚡️ Gosh, I really miss the “80s aesthetics…such a vibe!!
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Flashback Friday ⚡️ Gosh, I really miss the “80s aesthetics…such a vibe!!
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Come and follow me on Instagram since I don’t post on here like I used to. My handle on Instagram is melissablake81
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The algorithm hasn't shown me your posts in years, Melissa, but I'm glad you're doing well! The happiness and joy you present on people's timelines is important and valued. Take good care
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Melissa Blake retweeted
Imagine leaving nasty comments and I’m just out here living my best life…
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AHHH 😱 It means so much when people post photos of my book!!! Love you all SO much!!! 💖🙏🏻
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It arrived!!!!! 👏👏👏👏
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Hi there!! 👋🏻 I’m most active on Instagram (melissablake81), so definitely check me out there! 💋
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Melissa!! I was just thinking a few days ago that I hadn’t seen anything from you in awhile, and here you are! I’m so glad you’re doing well.
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Sis, I’m disabled, thanks…
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sis ur hand looks like a foot 😭
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Melissa Blake retweeted
One more thing: If any editors are looking for pitches/essays on what it’s like to be a disabled woman writer on the internet, I’d *love* to write about this!! DMs are open, so feel free to slide into ‘em!!! 💌
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Block the haters. Live your best life. 👍🥰🥰
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She’s the cutest 🥰
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Imagine leaving nasty comments and I’m just out here living my best life…
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Confirmed: Twitter trolls still got it in the year 2026… 👋🏻
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The BEST way to be if you ask me 👑
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Selfie at my book publisher @HachetteUS!! I can’t thank y’all enough for the love and support. BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE. wouldn’t be here without you and the conversations we’re having about disability. I don’t think I’ll ever stop asking myself: Did I really write a book?? Haha 😂
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Congratulations @melissablake - this is awesome!
I never did a formal book reveal here, so… My book BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE 📚 This book has been such a journey and I’m so proud of it. It’s truly a piece of my heart — my life, my dreams, my vulnerability on each page. To everyone who has read it, left a review, THANK YOU 🙏🏻❤️📚
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