If there is one group of people that we should always feel comfortable saying anything to and not be judged for it, I would hope it's within our own family. Families are supposed to be supportive of one another, and a lot of time they are, but sometimes our loved ones are being as supportive … Continue reading Six Things Families Need To Stop Doing To Support Their Loved Ones
When I had hip replacement surgery I had no idea what to expect because although I have had dozens of abdominal surgery I had never had any hip surgery. My doctor gave me a lot of information before I had hip replacement surgery because it's their job, but doctors don't know everything, and there were … Continue reading What I Wish I Would Have Known Before Having Hip Replacement Surgery
When you have a surgery, sometimes physical therapy is recommended to help you improve your strength, and there are a lot of benefits to therapy. I did physical therapy after I had my original hip replacement because I didn't know what types of exercises I should be doing to gain strength, but I opted out … Continue reading Why I Don’t Do Physical Therapy After Most Surgeries
When you live with chronic pain, sometimes it is frustrating because people don't see your pain since it is often invisible and expect you to function at the same level that people without pain do. People in pain often experience a lot of stigma because it is often believed that everyone in pain cries endlessly, … Continue reading What Not To Say To Someone In Pain
When you are disabled, you often feel isolated because we live in an inaccessible world and sometimes can't do the same activities as non-disabled people, and there is nothing you can do to change that. Disabled people want to be included in activities with their friends, but often we aren't because it's not accessible and … Continue reading How To Include Disabled People
Non-disabled people sometimes think that disabled people hate their lives and are always thinking about the challenges of their disabilities. My disability is a huge part of me, and I can't escape it, but despite what some people believe, I am not always thinking about the fact that I am disabled because I have had … Continue reading Six Things That Remind Me Of My Disability
Disclaimer: This post was written to show you what I personally do for good bladder health, but I am not a doctor, and it is not to be used or substituted as medical advice. When you have Spina Bifida, bladder issues are common because often these muscles do not work properly, and there is no … Continue reading How I Take Care Of My Bladder While Living With A Disability
Happy April! If you don't already know, today is April Fool's Day, which means a lot of people are going to try to prank their friends and hope they don't remember it's April Fool's Day. As a child, I did a couple of pranks, but now as an adult, I don't really do it to … Continue reading April Fools Jokes That Are Not Funny
When you live with chronic pain, it is hard because most people never truly have no pain and are expected to do things at the same capacity as someone without pain. I never have days where my pain is zero and I don't even remember what it feels like to not wake up in pain … Continue reading What I Do On Good Pain Days
When you are disabled, sometimes you have more negative healthcare experiences than non-disabled people because you have a lot of health issues that require a lot of specialist visits. It can be difficult to advocate for yourself as a disabled person because doctors sometimes believe disability stigma and think that disabled people are not capable … Continue reading How To Get Your Doctor To Listen To You
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