#cripple life
To the people who couldn’t get out of their bed today, I’m here for you…
To the people who skipped showering because they didn’t have the energy, I’m here for you…
To the people who cried in agony through their shower, I’m here for you…
To the people who suffer daily but no one believes them, I’m here for you…
To the people who feel like they’ve lost or are losing their youth to their medical issues, I’m here for you…
To the brave people fighting for their health every day, I’m here for you, I support you, I believe you. Your feelings are valid, you are loved, and I will stand behind you.
If you’re disabled and people claim to be inconvenienced by you, it’s not your fault and you’re not the problem.
Fellow disabled people, what does a good day look like to you?
I’ll start.
Today is a good day. I woke up happy to be alive and my pain level is at a 5 on a 0-10 scale.
Stop trying to make disabled people feel bad for being loud and assertive about their needs.
We do not owe you simpering kindness or meek pleading in exchange for access, and you have no right to deny us just because you think we’re “rude”.
I’m desperate.
PLEASE fill out my survey if you’re 18-29 years old: https://hofstra.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_brUSTiewxEWVyTk?Source=Tumblr
ANYONE IN THIS AGE RANGE CAN COMPLETE IT, DISABLED OR NOT.
It’s for my dissertation.
I wouldn’t be asking if it wasn’t important. I need 109 more responses.
US ONLY.
Thanks so much!
I’ve been dealing with EDS, have had 2 surgeries in 1 year, have been trying to get through a class with post-concussion Syndrome, am trying to graduate, have been sexually asualted and been going through an investigation, and have been dealing with COVID-19 all in this pat year. I am struggling, but I can do this.
With my medical issues, I lost a lot of friends. It took me forever to find my people, but I found 3 girls who change my life. During this quarantine, I am missing them greatly, but I am reminded how lucky I am to have them. One of my best friends chats me every day and let’s me know she loves me. She even sends songs she’s listening to. Another friend FaceTimed me for an hour and a half last night. And today I got a package from my friend with a stuffed animal and a note.
My point is, it takes time to find your people, but when you do, they go above and beyond.
Some days, I hate who I am. I hate my disability.
But most days, I have learned to love myself for everything I am…
And I hope you do too ❤️
Surround yourself with good people
Over summer, a “friend” got mad at me because I was unable to go out then proceeded to say I have too many medical issues and she didn’t want to deal with them. We don’t talk any more.
Yesterday, my best friend who has a cold texted me saying “I hate being sick.” Her message didn’t bother me at all because my illness doesn’t take away from what others feel, yet today she apologized for saying something that may have felt insensitive.
Please send me good vibes as I recover from my shoulder surgery ❤️
Anyone else try sneak attacking their dislocated joints when their stuck. Like ope, he’ll never see it coming now *chucks phone* BAM.
It really doesn’t work… I don’t know why I do it.
This is an AWESOME video explaining how straws are a necessity to some disabled people. It’s 7 minutes but so worth the watch!
