Chronic illness

10 Unspoken Reasons Why I’m Retiring From Advocacy as a Queer, Disabled Survivor of Abuse

Why I’m Retiring From Advocacy as a Queer, Disabled Survivor of Abuse There comes a…

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7 Powerful 2021 Sundance Films That Nailed Authentic Disability Representation

The 2021 Sundance Film Festival offered a refreshing and long-overdue spotlight on stories that reflect…

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Dismissed by Words: What It Feels Like When I’m in Pain and Someone Says, ‘That Didn’t Hurt’

Pain is personal. It’s intimate. It’s rooted in the unique wiring of a body and…

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Words That Wound: What You Should Never Say When Someone Tells You They’re in Pain

When someone opens up about their pain—whether physical, emotional, or invisible—they’re not just stating a…

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Why Rita Farr in Doom Patrol Shatters Stereotypes and Empowers the Chronic Illness Community

In a media landscape saturated with superheroes who seem invincible, Rita Farr stands apart. Known…

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16 Powerful Reasons People With Chronic Illness Make Remarkable Life Partners

Living with chronic illness demands resilience, adaptability, and emotional depth. While the challenges are undeniable,…

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How I Found My True Identity at the Intersection of Queerness, Neurodiversity, and Disability

For much of my life, I felt like I was navigating a maze blindfolded. I…

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From Bullied Child to Empowered Woman: My Journey With Disability and Self-Worth

Growing up, I learned early that the world doesn’t always know how to treat those…

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From Pain to Pride: How I Transformed From a Bullied Girl Into a Fearless Woman With a Disability

There was a time in my life when I would have done anything to be…

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The Silent Battle No One Sees: Why Fibromyalgia is Debilitating

Introduction: The Unseen Weight of Fibromyalgia Many chronic illnesses leave visible marks. But fibromyalgia often…

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10 Unspoken Reasons Why I’m Retiring From Advocacy as a Queer, Disabled Survivor of Abuse

7 Powerful 2021 Sundance Films That Nailed Authentic Disability Representation

Dismissed by Words: What It Feels Like When I’m in Pain and Someone Says, ‘That Didn’t Hurt’

Words That Wound: What You Should Never Say When Someone Tells You They’re in Pain

Why Rita Farr in Doom Patrol Shatters Stereotypes and Empowers the Chronic Illness Community

16 Powerful Reasons People With Chronic Illness Make Remarkable Life Partners

How I Found My True Identity at the Intersection of Queerness, Neurodiversity, and Disability

From Bullied Child to Empowered Woman: My Journey With Disability and Self-Worth

From Pain to Pride: How I Transformed From a Bullied Girl Into a Fearless Woman With a Disability

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