Your clothes should change to fit your body – not the other way around
When I gained weight, the uncomfortableness I felt about my changing body was exacerbated by clothes that had become uncomfortable because they no longer fit
Using assistive devices is not a sign someone has given up on themselves
You ever realise how able-bodied people just are not expected to do things that cause excruciating physical pain?? Image transcription: You ever realize how…
At least it’s not brain cancer
“At least it’s not brain cancer”. In many context this could sound like a dismissive statement, but in this specific case, it was a welcome statement.
From handstands to handicap
5 years ago I was preparing for the practical exam in Biomechanics & Gymnastics at uni with handstands and somersaults. Today a short walk…
Baking bucket list
I made a bucket list with things I’d love to learn to bake as a way to add a little distraction and some joy to my life
IT’S OKAY IF THIS ISN’T THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
During a lecture on stress, the professor showed this list of things people found moststressfull. On the top of the list was death of a loved one, divorce, serious illness and so on.
“It’s not what happens to you, but how you react”
“It’s not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters”. But is it really?
2009 VS 2019
Reflections on the decade where I went from able-bodied athlete to living with chronic pain
Boring b*tch
Today I got a message telling me I’m a “boring bitch” and to “just delete my profile already”.
4 Years.
It’s the 4 year anniversary of life throwing me a curveball – to put it lightly.
FOMO VS Actually Missing Out
There’s FOMO – the fear of missing out – and then there’s this. The Actually Missing Out I experience due to chronic pain.
Maybe COVID-19 will finally make you empathise with chronically ill people?
As more people have to isolate, they are getting a small glimpse into what it’s like to be chronically ill.