When you are a woman and have been in a relationship for a while, sometimes people in your life will approach you and ask, "When are you going to have children?" Women often are pressured into having kids because it is often believed that all women in relationships should start families, and are shamed when … Continue reading Why Some Women May Choose Not To Have Kids
If you have ever gone to the doctor with pain, sometimes it can be difficult to get effective pain management because of the opioid crisis. Doctors often believe that everyone gets addicted to their meds and are very hesitant to prescribe anything stronger than Tylenol. I live with chronic pain and am all about treating … Continue reading My Thoughts On The Opioid Crisis
Disabled and chronically ill people often have to go to the doctor more often than non-disabled people because we have complex health issues that require multiple doctor's visits. Doctor's appointments are stressful for anyone, but they can be even more stressful for disabled people because sometimes non-disabled doctors assume we are unable to advocate for … Continue reading Why Disabled Voices Matter In Healthcare
Exercise is important for people with chronic pain and can improve or, in some cases, get rid of some of the pain you are experiencing when it's done correctly. Some people with chronic pain are not able to exercise, but a vast majority of people can, and sometimes the reason you have joint pain is … Continue reading Exercising With Chronic Pain: Should You Push Harder Or Take A Rest Day?
Ableism negatively affects disabled people, but it's everywhere and is impossible to escape because anyone can be ableist, even disabled people. Most people are ableist, and a vast majority of the time, I don't think it's intentional and they don't know what ableism is or realize how ableist they are. What is ableism? It is … Continue reading Some Of The Most Common Ableist Comments Disabled People Receive
Churches often are not accessible because they are exempt from accessibility, and I would argue that most churches are less accessible than a doctor's office. It is frustrating that churches are so inaccessible because disabled Christians do exist, but often can't go to church due to their lack of accessibility. I don't see that changing … Continue reading How Churches Can Be More Accessible For Disabled People
When you are disabled, sometimes there are tasks that your disability prevents you from being able to do, and someone has to do them for you. Disability doesn't prevent you from doing everything, and there are some tasks that you technically can do, but it's not easy. As a physically disabled person, I struggle with … Continue reading Tasks That I Ask For Help On That I Technically Can Do
Mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression are common amongst disabled and chronically ill people because it's hard to live in a world that pities disabled people who think you need to be fixed. Everyone gets a little anxious sometimes, but not everyone has an anxiety disorder that has a significant impact on your … Continue reading What Not To Say To Someone With Anxiety
When you are looking for a job, it can sometimes be difficult because most of the good jobs require tons of experience you may not have or a college degree. It can be even more difficult for disabled people to find a job because employers think we are not capable and will choose the non-disabled … Continue reading What Skills Can Bloggers Put On A Job Resume?
Disability advocacy is important because anyone can become disabled, and a more accessible world benefits everyone, not just disabled people. As a disabled person, I have been advocating for my needs my entire life because I have had no choice but, within the last seven and a half years, I decided to take my advocacy … Continue reading Lessons I Have Learned With Years Of Online Advocacy
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