08/15/2025
AI isn't my crutch; it's my bridge to possibility.
For someone like me, AI represents access—the ability to continue pursuing the craft I've dedicated my life to mastering. When you criticize disabled artists for embracing AI, you're not just attacking our tools; you're questioning our right to adapt, to persist, and to keep showing up for our passion despite physical limitations.
Living with Multiple Sclerosis for over two decades has taught me resilience.
When I was growing up in the 80s, childhood MS was barely understood. It took until age 20 to get my diagnosis. MS is a progressive disease with no cure, and last year, a serious heart condition added another layer of complexity to my daily reality. I now live with permanent damage to the fine motor control in my l hands and arms—yet I create art every single day.
I refuse to apologize for using every resource available to create.
My determination to keep working through pain and obstacles isn't diminished by the tools I choose—it's amplified by them. I'll continue creating, adapting, and thriving, regardless of criticism.
To those who judge: I genuinely hope you never face the challenges that have shaped my journey. I'll keep you in my prayers while I keep doing what I love.
—Jessica
