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Power Wheelchair Soccer: More Than Just A Sport
Adaptive sports are so much more than sports to its players. With adaptive sports it is more than just a game, it is family!
Imagine No Religion With Chronic Illness And Disability
Many bloggers in the disability community seek the guidance of their faith to stay strong when their illness tries to beat them down. It is great that their religion to helps see them through the tough times. This post is in no way meant to diminish those beliefs, or speak poorly of any religion. However,… Continue reading Imagine No Religion With Chronic Illness And Disability
Thank You Letter To Uncle Steve
My uncle Steve taught me how to live happily, humbly, and exceptionally with a disability. He didn't even know how important those lessons would become to me. This is a thank you letter to the strongest man I ever knew. Thank you uncle Steve!
Happy Birthday to the Man Who Loves Me Through My Illness
Happy Birthday to the man who loves me through all my challenges. You’ve changed my life more than you could ever know, and I love you more and more every day. Because of you, I know my future will be bright!
Preparing for Visitors when You Have a Chronic Illness
Anyone with a chronic illness can tell you that they are likely most comfortable in their home while maintaining some sort of routine. When life events interrupt those routines, symptoms of chronic illness can become heightened. Although some of these routine interruptions are unwelcome and unavoidable (such as hospitalizations or doctor visits), many are conscious… Continue reading Preparing for Visitors when You Have a Chronic Illness
Stop The Stigma: People with Invisible Illnesses Are NOT Fakers
I recently read an article titled "Airporky: Lazy passengers are FAKING disability to get a wheelchair at airports and speed through security queues" written by Carolyn McGuire published in The Sun, a UK magazine. This article makes reference to individuals using wheelchairs at airlines in order to skip the long boarding process and other inconveniences… Continue reading Stop The Stigma: People with Invisible Illnesses Are NOT Fakers
10 Tips for Applying for and Obtaining Social Security Disability
Having trouble navigating the Social Security Disability application process? You’re not alone. Here are some tips I found helpful on my journey.
The Time Someone Commented on My Wheelchair and I Wasn’t Offended
Sometimes people find it difficult to interact with people using wheelchairs. There are things you just shouldn’t say to someone using assistive devices. Unfortunately, many people do not understand this.
Why People Become Outraged when Media Misrepresents their Illness
Recently I have read multiple stories on personal blog posts and The Mighty about people being offended by television or movie misrepresentation of their illnesses. Why do people become so angry about such things? Personally, I don’t get upset when television sitcoms make fun of or misrepresent an illness such as when ABC’s “American Housewife”… Continue reading Why People Become Outraged when Media Misrepresents their Illness