4 Mobility Aids That Improved My Life
Mobility aids were of little concern to me throughout my life because I didn’t need them. As it turns out,at the ripe age of 32 they were going to become front and center in my day to day activities.…
Life After Diagnosis – 3 Year Check-in
Life after diagnosis…how did I arrive at this thought? A few days ago I was in deep thought about a lot of things. I got a Facebook reminder about my arthritis & thyroid disease diagnosis. It dawned on me…
Coming Out Disabled – A Slight Recap
I recently completed an interview in which a question was posed to me asking how did I feel about coming out as disabled. On first read, I thought it was a strange question. After mulling over it a bit,…
Disability Visibility- Why it Matters
Disability visibility may seem like a foreign phrase if you’ve never had a disability. Chances are you may not think about the lack of representation disability gets in media. And honestly, that’s to be expected. Most of us fail…
Navigating Travel Arrangements w/a Disability
I have always had anxiety issues since I was a little kid. Most people would never know when meeting me; but I have social anxiety to this day! Through therapeutic methods over the years both talking and medication; I’ve…
4 Ways I Prepare for Events with a Disability
One of the struggles I’ve highlighted on my blog is the anxiety that developed once my body started going through physical changes with arthritis. Going out to the house especially into social settings caused me great grief because I…
The Implications of Being Fat & Disabled
Throughout my journey with mental and physical health; I’ve documented it through blogging. It’s been a way for me to put my feelings into perspective and also educate those who may lack knowledge or information in their own care.…
Disability: Unpacking Stigmas, Misconceptions & Truths
Recently, I just received a handicap placard for my car. Now, to know me is to know the struggle I’ve had with accepting anything related to disability and handicap. So much so that it took me 9 months to…