Up until about a year or so ago, I didn’t call myself “disabled”. There was a stigma attached to that word that made me uncomfortable, so I avoided it. I think the thing that bothered me most, is I didn’t feel like I was qualified for the term, if that makes any sense. When I … Continue reading I am Disabled
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“Group Therapy” Streams Coming Soon
I'm going to be hosting a weekly "group therapy" stream on my Twitch Channel. This will be a time for us to get together and be open about the things we are dealing with in regards to some usually taboo topics, such as addiction, mental illness, and disabilities (visible or otherwise). We're going to hang … Continue reading “Group Therapy” Streams Coming Soon
That much anticipated life update
Hello all! Thanks for bearing with me while I found the time to sit down and write this. Luckily for me, I've had some good energy lately here and there. Luckily for this article, I'm currently having a low energy day so it's forcing me to sit down. I'm feeling inspiration to write today, so … Continue reading That much anticipated life update
Spoonie flash game idea! (updated 1/11)
I have an idea for a browser-based spoonie flash game. I'm going to lean how to use Adobe Animate to make it, and I have a basic concept for the game, but I would really love to get some feedback and suggestions from my fellow spoonies. The point of this game is to help people … Continue reading Spoonie flash game idea! (updated 1/11)
The guilt of feeling well
The title of this article might seem absurd to most people, but those of us living with chronic illness won't even do a double-take. Generally, people have good health that is consistent day-to-day, save for the occasional cold or flu, so this isn't something most people even think to consider. It's hard for most people … Continue reading The guilt of feeling well
From part-time employee to full-time patient: Losing a job due to chronic illness
I often find myself referencing the time I spent trying to work despite the complications caused by my Panhypopituitarism, so I decided I should probably dedicate a post to it, that way I can insert a link for reference rather than making every post referencing it unnecessarily long. *** Heads up- I do utilize some … Continue reading From part-time employee to full-time patient: Losing a job due to chronic illness
Now hiring full-time employees: No pay, no benefits.
Now hiring full-time employees; You will be expected to make regular appointments with clients, and keep up with them often. Additionally, you must follow a strict daily routine if you want to work efficiently. Even then, there is a chance your daily workflow may be interrupted by sudden unexpected changes, so you must be able … Continue reading Now hiring full-time employees: No pay, no benefits.
Chronic Illness Stories: Tales from High School and a message to teachers
This is my first blog post here regarding my life with chronic illness. I have a congenital condition called "Panhypopituitarism". Don't know what that is? I'm not surprised, it's very rare. That's why I made this short video explaining it. If you went to high school with me, you probably know I was on the … Continue reading Chronic Illness Stories: Tales from High School and a message to teachers