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Identifying As Disabled?
I remembered the term “disabled” as a kid meant being without a certain function. I say this because my dad is legally blind and legally disabled — or without sight. This was a mindset I had – without a certain function (physical or mental). However, I learned more on how complex identifying with a disability.…
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The Problem With Anxiety Fatigue
No matter how much sleep your get, you’ll still feel exhausted. Anxiety loves to fixate on the fatigue that’s constant when you suffer from anxiety. It’s something I go through day in and day out but I’m always going to appear fine. The brain tells you that this fatigue is not normal & tells you…
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What Self-Care Truly Means for Creative Entrepreneurs with Chronic Illness
As a chronic illness warrior, self-care is not an option. It’s a necessary part of my journey to maintain my health and well-being. As I get older, it gets even more important. The one thing I’ve found is that creativity is a great way to relieve some of the stress and anxiety that comes with…
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There Are Days I Feel — Snappy
I don’t know if it’s because of the chronic pain of Fibromyalgia, the symptoms of anxiety and depression or both. However, the feeling of being fatigued makes me the most angry because it’s the one thing I can’t manage. Whenever I did try to push myself, my symptoms get worse. I lay there sometimes memorizing…
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Slick Chicks Adaptive Brief
I received a product package from Slick Chicks. The adaptive underwear are comfy, feels like skin, move easily with my movements..and they sit just right. I normally wear a medium but was sent a small by mistake. However, they fit perfectly. What sealed the deal for me is the comfort and ease of use especially…