{img decription: brown background with white text that says "Fight ableism, racism, queerphobia, antisemitism, Islamophobia, and all bad isms and phobias" There are power fists rising up from the bottom in all different races and my logo in the center} This is long overdue. Most people already know, my family and I made the long … Continue reading Service Dogs are Not Licensed in the United States. A Story and What the Law Really Says
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Disability Hacks: Giving your Squishmallows or other Plushies New Life By Adding More Stuffing
I bought Kayce Pandacorn from Goodwill a few years ago. He was well loved and the stuffing was worn but I love him. Boop was in the facility and she used to call me panda all the time. It was appropriate and $3 was an amazing price. I get most of my Squish from there … Continue reading Disability Hacks: Giving your Squishmallows or other Plushies New Life By Adding More Stuffing
Stop Your Internalized Ableism, Your Kids Don’t Care About Your Mobility Aids
Internalized ableism can manifest in many ways. Its not just some ideas about autism, it could be about any physical, mental or neurological condition as well. For those who are new here, I have Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. It effects my mobility when I am on my feet for a long time at one time. Last … Continue reading Stop Your Internalized Ableism, Your Kids Don’t Care About Your Mobility Aids
Diagnosis of Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and What a Flare Up is Like
Clues From My Childhood My whole life I had had random pain and injuries I could not explain. I was often told I was faking it or doing it for attention. My parents who were supposed to protect me and take care of me gas lit me my entire life, especially medically. I had a … Continue reading Diagnosis of Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and What a Flare Up is Like
Transitioning to Being An Ambulatory Wheelchair User
So about a year ago, I was diagnosed with EDS. It took a long time to get a diagnosis because of the myth that only people who are not overweight can have EDS. I am overweight because I have PCOS. EDS is a connective tissue disorder that causes hyper mobility, stretchy skin, unexplained injuries (my … Continue reading Transitioning to Being An Ambulatory Wheelchair User
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