Stop Asking Disabled People, “What Happened To You?”
“What happened to you?” “Were you born like this or did something happen to you?” “Why are you in a
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Disability
No Instructions Included: A Problem When You Have So Many illnesses
I recently assembled something–it’s an art thing I ordered online. The instructions included vague pictures, and they were written in
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The Cutest Shoes for Sore Knees & Bad Backs
For most of my life, I’ve been hilariously accident-prone. At 17, I spent a few weeks limping on two ankles
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Preparing For a Hurricane When You Have a Chronic Illness
In recent years, the U.S. has experienced some of the most intense hurricanes on record. These massive storms form over
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6 Tips: How To Get Stuff Done When You Are Depressed
I’ve been depressed the past few days. There are many difficult aspects to depression and one of them is
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3 Ways To Help Loved Ones With Parkinson’s Disease
Three Ways to Help Loved Ones With Parkinson’s Disease While it’s well-known and accepted that Parkinson’s disease is an incredibly
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5 Tips for Celebrating a Holiday Alone (UDPATED)
In time for Thanksgiving, I’m posting an update of my popular 2013 article, “3 Tips on Celebrating a Holiday Alone.” What
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Why People With Invisible & Chronic Illnesses Deserve Academy Awards
Last week I had a day where I was really off my A-game at work. The night before I woke
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3 Lessons on Loving a Sick Person From a 4-Year Old
(Repost) Last weekend I was exhausted. After a 40-hr work week, it was hard to find my mojo. Lying in
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Where Is Your “Happy Place”?
I have been feeling much better the past three weeks. In my last blog post, “The Loneliness of Chronic Illnesses
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