When you are unemployed and looking for a job, both non-disabled and disabled people can struggle find a job find employment, especially if you are fresh out of college or are in my situation and don't have a college degree. It can be difficult for anyone to find a job, but it is even more … Continue reading Why Businesses Should Hire Disabled People
Disabled people are constantly learning new ways to navigate inaccessibility because we live in an inaccessible world that is not designed for disabled people. We sometimes even struggle with accessibility in our own homes because they don't make houses accessible, and a lot of the time, disabled people have to renovate to make it accessible, … Continue reading Six Things I Would Need In My Home For It To Be Accessible
Migraine is a common disease that affects more than ten percent of the population and is often misunderstood as a bad headache even by doctors. When you are diagnosed with migraine, it can feel overwhelming sometimes because doctors don't tell you everything you need to know to manage your pain. Some doctors are very dismissive … Continue reading What Every New Migraineur Needs To Know
When you are disabled or chronically ill, sometimes you need medication to manage your health condition. Some people in your life know that medication sometimes is necessary for improved health and will not shame you for not taking medication, but unfortunately, not everyone sees the good in medication and sometimes will tell you to stop … Continue reading What Would Happen If I Stopped Taking My Medication?
Disclaimer: This post was written based off of my personal experiences, but I am not a doctor. It is to be used for informational use only and is not substitute for professional medical advice. When you have Spina Bifida, it is common to struggle with constipation because often your bowels are damaged and do not … Continue reading What Not To Do If You Struggle With Constipation
When you live with any type of chronic pain and take medication, sometimes people do not understand what it does for you and think that it takes the pain away completely and cures you. Preventive medication can provide relief for some people who struggle with migraine headaches, but it is not a cure, and you … Continue reading What My Preventative Medication For Migraine Does Not Do
Disclaimer: In this post, I am sharing a few things that I do to help me have a bowel movement when I am on my period. I am not a doctor, and it is to be for informational use only and is not substitute for professional medical advice. When you are on your period, sometimes … Continue reading How I Have A Bowel Movement When I Am On My Period
Disclaimer: This post was written for informational use only because I am not a doctor and it is not substitute for medical advice. November is Epilepsy Awareness Month. When you have Hydrocephalus, it is common to develop a seizure disorder, but you don't need to have my disability to develop seizures, and it can happen … Continue reading What To Do If You Witness Someone Having A Seizure
Happy Halloween! Today, people will be dressing up in their favorite costumes to go to Halloween parties, and parents will be taking their children around to different houses trick-or treating to get some candy. If you are a last-minute kind of person and don't have a costume, you might think that sitting in a wheelchair … Continue reading Is Dressing Up As A Disabled Person For Halloween A Good Idea?
Diet culture is everywhere and can be harmful to anyone because it convinces you that unhealthy habits are healthy and makes people have unnecessary fear around food. It can be even more harmful for people with medical conditions who can't follow a restrictive diet because they have certain dietary restrictions. Diet culture affects everyone and … Continue reading How Diet Culture Affects People With Medical Conditions
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