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November 2024

It's Time to Throw Away the 'Coulda, Woulda, Shouldas' and Practice Radical Rest
When you're chronically ill you can't push your body the way non disabled people do. You have to learn to rest. There's few words more damaging to us…
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The Xitter Exodus and What it Means for the Disability Community
Disabled and chronically ill people have long used Twitter/X for community, fundraising, companionship and support. With folks leaving in droves - where…
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How Did We Get Here and What Comes Next?
Disabled people have been warning others for nearly 5 years that eugenicist Covid policies would lead to a rise of fascist, racist, bigoted…
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"It's Just Anxiety"... Or Perhaps They've Misdiagnosed You
Patients with POTS are frequently misdiagnosed as anxious. An exploration of the diagnostic process, the gaslighting and barriers patients face when…
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October 2024

Learning to Let Go - How To Accept Your Chronic Illness
When you're chronically ill - your world turns upside down.Managing your illnesses, staying on top of symptoms and navigating healthcare is exhausting…
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A Plea to Maskless Healthcare Workers from Vulnerable Patients
If you see a mask - wear a mask. Better yet - wear a mask all the time and show us you understand that we're still IN a pandemic. We are depending on…
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A Five Part Guide to Accessing Healthcare When Chronically Ill
If you're disabled - you've likely found yourself saying "I won't go to the ER unless I'm literally dying." Here's a 5 part series of articles designed…
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Living Life Upside Down - An Intro to POTS and Dysautonomia
I live my life horizontally thanks to a condition called POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome). It's poorly understood, often misdiagnosed…
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MCAS and Histamine - Diet isn't the ONLY Answer
Mast Cell Activation Syndrome is a beast of a condition that can impact every part of your life. The good news is there are many things you can do on…
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September 2024

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