I take for granted the fact that normally healthy people never really get to experience what it's like to manage a chronic illness, mainly because those of us who are chronically ill tend to hide our bad days. I don't want anyone to see me struggling- I'm afraid of worrying people, or looking like I'm … Continue reading Take a peek into my life (with pictures!)
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Breakdown and a Revelation
I recently came to a revelation. I have known for a long time now that I am disabled, and because of this, I am unable to work. I tried to work twice, and both times, I had to quit because of my poor health. The second time, I wound up in the hospital and I … Continue reading Breakdown and a Revelation
Why I choose to fight ignorance with patience
I've been a chronic illness advocate for quite a while now, and along the way I have encountered a wide variety of folks from all different backgrounds and levels of understanding about what it's like to be chronically ill or to live with a disability. Along the way, I have made connections with other chronic … Continue reading Why I choose to fight ignorance with patience
Crossing Your Bridge: The difference between defeatism and realism
A sign on a bridge says that it can hold two tons of weight. If the bridge builder tells you you can not drive a three ton vehicle across it, he is not being a defeatist, he is admitting that the bridge has limits and he is protecting it from being destroyed. I think that … Continue reading Crossing Your Bridge: The difference between defeatism and realism
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.
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