What are your diagnoses? Which one is causing the most problems right now? rheumatoid arthritis, spinal stenosis, anemia, fibromyalgia, spinal lipoma, slipped right hip disc, ptsd, major depression disorder, general anxiety disorder, mood disorder, bipolar 1, obstructive sleep apenia, high triglycerides, diabetes 2. probably my fibro Could you explain what a day in the lifeContinue reading “Interview With Jessinking”
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The Construct Of The Apron; Cleaning Up Ableism
As someone who is creating art centered around the topic of ableism, I wanted to make something I could use but also send a message on. Ableism is something I absolutely hate; I am an activist and I will use my art to change perceptions and open people’s eyes to truth of the world we liveContinue reading “The Construct Of The Apron; Cleaning Up Ableism”
Isolation In Illness
Isolation in illness, my life is not void of this, perplexing, filled with uncertainties and the thought of people leaving as quickly as they have walked into my life. I have not come to the conclusions I have without much thought and experience. My experiences have led me to my views. Isolation isContinue reading “Isolation In Illness”
Advocating For Yourself
Something you’ll have to continue to do throughout your disease journey or chronic illness is advocate for yourself. What is advocating? Advocate is defined as “[a] person who is appointed to advise on and protect the rights, needs, etc., of a vulnerable adult or child, and act as his or her representative” (“advocate”). WhenContinue reading “Advocating For Yourself”
Ableism and Chronic Illness Part 1
Illness is not taboo, or is it? Ableism is something within society that procures misrepresented ideological views of the disabled and the sick. Ableism is discrimination against people who are disabled. The world is set up for people who are non-disabled; this is a fact. Before I get into the details of my video,Continue reading “Ableism and Chronic Illness Part 1”
Allow Yourself To Grieve
What does surviving chronic illness look like? It starts with realizing you are sick, you have a chronic condition, and it isn’t going anywhere. While it may be something of a challenge as you got through the roller coaster of grief, I can tell you that things will change once you get to acceptance.Continue reading “Allow Yourself To Grieve”
Life In The Bubble 