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A Chronic Illness Christmas
When you're chronically ill, the holidays can be lonely. Feelings of guilt are common. A look at how to set boundaries, support other disabled people…
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Gisele Pelicot, Medical Misogyny and How Disabled People Face Increased Risk of Abuse
Most of us have heard Gisele's story. It's a reminder that even men you trust can harm you. Did you know that she went to her doctors for help? A look…
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NYC Mayor Wants to Ban Masks in the Wake of Shooting Death of CEO Brian Thompson
A look at how the shooting death of Brian Thompson is being used to re-ignite interest in banning masks in New York City - a move which would be a…
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Learning to Live Horizontally - Your Guide to All Things POTS
When you have POTS - being upright is a challenge. We deal with fatigue, tachycardia, dizziness, fainting and more. Adapting to living life horizontally…
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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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