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Surviving Chronic Illness; Learning About Ableist Language
Ableism And Identity “Move out of your comfort zone. You can only grow if you are willing to feel awkward and uncomfortable when you try something new.” — Brian Tracy. Ableism is something that has been prevalent in museum settings for ages, accommodations seem to only be made for those who are immobileContinue reading “Surviving Chronic Illness; Learning About Ableist Language”
Art Series; Pandemonium *Trigger Warning*
Title: “Pandemonium” Medium: Mixed Media, including: Old computer tower, ink, acrylic paint, tracing paper, Mylar, glue, adhesive, old keyboard, sheet, embroidery thread Size: “Trusted Society For Ethical Treatment” 19” x 5” “Political Incarceration The Asylum Era” 15.3” x 16” x 7.8” “Behind These Ableist Walls” 18” x 6.5” x 0.6” “Societies Acceptance Of Filicide” 19”Continue reading “Art Series; Pandemonium *Trigger Warning*”
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 