Let’s talk about Sunflower Lanyards for hidden/invisible disabilities @hiddendisabilities_anz Last year I wrote a blog post about tips for travelling with chronic illness. I asked you…
It’s October, which means it’s Dysautonomia Awareness Month! You’ve probably heard about Dysautonomia by now because I’ve been advocating and sharing infographics every October for years…
Travelling and chronic illness aren’t quite a perfect match. So I wanted to share some top travel tips I and other chronic illness pals have found helpful!
Let’s talk … DISABILITY PRIDE MONTH Despite being an invisibly disabled individual myself, I personally have not really been aware of Disability Pride Month before. I…
Whether it’s heart disease labeled as anxiety, an autoimmune disorder attributed to depression, or ovarian cysts chalked up to normal period pain, many women’s health issues are likely to be misdiagnosed or dismissed by doctors as something less critical.”
What is Ableism? Ableism is a huge, complex topic but it’s short dictionary definition is … “discrimination in favour of able-bodied people.” Ableism is heavily engrained…
Reminder: You don’t know what is going on behind the scenes in someone’s life, so remember to be patient and kind. A little bit of kindness…
I’ve mentioned this before but I believe reflection is essential to our growth. And as the new year begins I think we can gain a lot…
“Don’t miss out on something that could be great just because it could also be difficult” I wasn’t sure whether or not to post this because…
Last year for Dysautonomia Awareness Month I shared my story of medical gas-lighting and struggles to diagnosis for one of my chronic conditions Postural Orthostatic Tachychardia…