Happy holidays from Detroit

January 15, 2020

2237

The new year is approaching. My original plan for the rebirth of a new year was to land in a different country. Plans have since changed and it makes me so sad for this but I need an extra week to get my finances together and prepare myself for leaving the states for five months. A lot of work in the beginning but once you get down there things start to happen, which is why I don’t stress

I hope each of you have a wonderful new year and you set goals that are reachable for yourself and you uplift others.

View this post on Instagram

The new year is approaching. My original plan for the rebirth of a new year was to land in a different country. Plans have since changed and it makes me so sad for this but I need an extra week to get my finances together and prepare myself for leaving the states for five months. A lot of work in the beginning but once you get down there things start to happen, which is why I don’t stress I hope each of you have a wonderful new year and you set goals that are reachable for yourself and you uplift others.
A post shared by Melissa DiVietri (@missydi) on Dec 29, 2019 at 2:18pm PST

More Than a Hard Hat: Using Art to Build a More Inclusive Detroit 🎨💙

Posted: October 26, 2026

By Melissa DiVietri | Abstract Artist, Disability Advocate & Creative Changemaker Art Has Always Been My Way of Telling a Story What if something as simple as a construction hard hat could become a canvas for creativity, conversation, and community impact? As an abstract artist and disability advocate, I've always believed that art is more [...]

0 comments

New abstract art coming to St Petersburg FL

Posted: September 22, 2026

Get ready for an inspiring new art showcase in St. Petersburg! 🎨✨ Featuring original abstract pieces created from the heart, this October event celebrates Disability Awareness Month with vibrant energy and resilience. See you at @Sip_Shop_Hooray!

0 comments

Life Update: Disability, Accessibility, Van Life & Finding Purpose

Posted: August 25, 2026

Understood. We keep the story and emotional movement, but remove the jokes, punchlines, and overly dramatic one-line breaks. It should read like a genuine personal essay — grounded, strong, hopeful, and written in full paragraphs. Life Lately: Finding Purpose Through Change I’ve been meaning to write a life update for a while, but life has [...]

0 comments

Home isn’t always four walls

Posted: July 14, 2026

People have been asking me why I’m struggling so much with finding a place of peace. The answer isn’t simple, but it is honest. For the past several weeks, my home has been campgrounds, fairgrounds, church parking lots, travel centers, rest stops, and wherever I can safely park for the night. If you had told [...]

0 comments

Town & Country Storytelling at Barnes & Noble

Posted: June 20, 2026

📚🐾 Houston, We’re Not Done Yet! 🐾📚 After an incredible weekend in Texas, I’m excited to continue the journey with another special appearance at Barnes & Noble Town & Country! Join me, Melissa DiVietri, and my service animal-in-training Oreo, for an afternoon focused on disability inclusion, accessibility, and the stories that help create a more [...]

0 comments