Images of Support

I suffer from endometriosis, fibromyalgia, and hashimoto's thyroiditis. My husband has rheumatoid arthritis. Many of our friends live with other "invisible" chronic illnesses and pain. This is an outlet for me to create, find, and share images that I feel...

[amandagenine-deactivated2019062]

I’m tired of people romanticizing overexertion. Exhausted is not the new chic, coffee (though a delicious necessity) is not a food group, and running on fumes is not admirable. Why do we hold pedestals for sleepless nights, breakdowns, and inner turmoil? Are those really things to aspire to? Self-care. Balance. The ability to know when your body, mind, and spirit need to take a step back. Those are things we should admire. We have to stop blurring the line between ‘commitment’ and self-endangerment because too many people are burning out before they have a chance to truly shine.

my opinion on the way we envision hard work and the way we should live life  (via runningmandz)

[fuckyeahcomicsbaby]

You don’t have to love your body

[naamahdarling]

I really needed to read this today. Thank you.

[liberomagazine-deactivated20161]

[imagesofsupport]

Rape jokes are not okay. Ever. So tired of seeing Jared taking a "foot long" jokes in their many forms on my Facebook.

[owlsbuttley-deactivated20170427]

what it’s like

[nocturnalvisionary]

Tips for Part-Time Wheelchair users.

Since I don’t see this all that often, but part-time wheelchair usage is a thing and these are things I learned as someone who uses a wheelchair part time. (Please add to it if you think of things!)

*Not as many people as you think are watching you get out of your car to walk to where your wheelchair is to get in it.

*Chances are you have only a manual one- this can be hard on your arms. It’s okay to ask for help from someone to push. But it’s just as okay to yell and make a big deal when they push without asking (Then asking them 4 minutes later to push you. Wheelchairs can be emotional things- it’s okay to be emotional.)

*It’s okay to get up from your chair occasional. You don’t have to “pretend” that you can’t get up from your wheelchair. Everyone is different. You don’t owe ANYONE an explanation.

*Don’t be embarrassed about telling family members or friends you need the wheelchair. Chances are they WILL forget. They won’t mean to- but this is new for them and even more part-time for them. It IS okay to insist on bringing the wheelchair. Even on short trips.

* This is an important one I had to learn. IF ITS HARD FOR SOMEONE TO PUSH YOU. Say a hill, or something. DON”T JUST SAY “I feel bad” AND GET UP AND WALK IT. IF ITS HARD FOR THEM TO PUSH YOU. THAT MEANS IT’LL BE JUST AS HARD TO WALK IT. You are in that wheelchair for a reason, don’t feel guilty.

*You are NOT faking. Part-Time wheelchair usage is OKAY to do. You are not exaggerating your symptoms, you are not pretending you are worse than you are. Everyone’s story is different. You do not owe anyone an explanation.

[fogwithwheels]

just one tiny note as a former part-time wheelchair user.  If you’re wondering why it hurts your arms so much/ why it’s tiring, it takes a looooot of time and constant use to build up those muscles, especially if you have other things to take into consideration (fatigue, pain, issues with your upper body as well, etc.)

so yeah, don’t be afraid to ask for help, and don’t worry if your approach to being in a chair is different than someone else’s.  Do what works best for you.  

[themarginistoosmall-deactivated]

“I would NEVER have guessed you had anxiety and depression issues ! You’re always so confident and everything !” Well

[qjusttheletter]

could u explain how to caption things? what would help u best?

general formats that are cool

[ image of screenshot from social media site that says username; quote of text; image description ]

[ video of description ]

[ image is of description ] 

general pointers

if it’s a screenshot from a social media site (fb, twitter, etc) put that first

describe any images

include twitter handles/names/url/etc

if it’s a video, make sure to both describe the video and caption what’s being said so it’s helpful to both blind/vi and deaf/hoh folks

when it comes to describing photos/comics/other art it’s obviously very subjective, but good things to remember are

facial expressions 

colours

placement of things (corner, beside character’s head, etc)

be as detailed as you can 

try not to project your feelings onto the art within the description–put those into a comment below 

thanks for asking! 

[hoymihnoy]

*whispers* if the majority of millenials vote for Bernie Sanders in the presidential election he will win by a land slide, pass it on

[macleod]

and don’t forget that republicans are dying out. literally.

this is our chance to fix the past generations mistakes

[lisafer]

If this is the plan, be sure to vote in the primaries. Have to get Sanders the nomination before we can can think about the Republicans.

[latenightowl]

here is the primaries calendar

[tnbtheories]

Read your own book.

[lierdumoa]

[whatyouwanted-whatyougot]

I reblog this every time I see it, because it’s one of life’s hardest lessons.

[fightostudy]

@ the anon that msged me about not doing that great in chemistry. (Also @ myself)

[twenty-going-on-eighty]

I now have to wear compression socks to see if they help may fainting. There’s just one issue, compression socks are not the most stylish things. Let’s face it they’re kind of ugly. So I came up with a spoonie lifehack! Wear the thin, sheer compression socks under a pair of cute knee socks! It adds a bit more compression (but not too much) while also looking a lot nicer. I chose my dalek socks today.

[spoonsperhour]

You just gave me a reason to keep my 30 pairs of knee socks… Thank you!

[twenty-going-on-eighty]

Yes! Haha I’m glad it could help :). I have a knee sock obsession and now I finally have a valid reason for it!

[imagesofsupport]

Cir-cu-late! Cir-cu-late!

[twenty-going-on-eighty]

I now have to wear compression socks to see if they help may fainting. There’s just one issue, compression socks are not the most stylish things. Let’s face it they’re kind of ugly. So I came up with a spoonie lifehack! Wear the thin, sheer compression socks under a pair of cute knee socks! It adds a bit more compression (but not too much) while also looking a lot nicer. I chose my dalek socks today.

[spoonsperhour]

You just gave me a reason to keep my 30 pairs of knee socks… Thank you!

[twenty-going-on-eighty]

Yes! Haha I’m glad it could help :). I have a knee sock obsession and now I finally have a valid reason for it!

[dykejedi-deactivated20170430]

sometimes your reason for living can be the stupidest little thing. like “i don’t want my pet to get sad because they miss me” or “i want to know how this television show ends.” and sometimes, that’s enough.

[thebabyanimals]

[babyanimalposts]

feeling down? you need this baby animal blog in your life!

[superdodirty]

it ok to not be ready

[acceptanceineveryshade]

Please spread this shit like wildfire. People go on and sit through the whole experience and they’re uncomfortable because they just want to please their partner and they don’t tell them that they want to stop because they are not ready. It’s okay not to be ready. 

[lilacbreastedroller]

notice here that consent is revoked without ever saying no and consent goes so far beyond yes/no!!!!!!

[sexetc]

Make sure you and your partner are always communicating and on the same page, because if you give consent you can change your mind at any time.

[slowtistic-deactivated20180406]

this is my favorite comic on tumblr because the person initiating is the one stops it because the other person is uncomfortable and that’s just a fantastic message to spread.

[myresin]

CAN WE PLEASE STOP MAKING FUN OF THE WHITE GIRL WITH THE DORITOS

THIS GIRL HAS ASTHMA

THE SPICIEST DORITO TRIGGERED AN ASTHMA ATTACK – SHE COULD NOT BREATHE!

YOU CAN FUCKING DIE FROM AN ASTHMA ATTACK, ASSHOLES!

IT DOESN’T MATTER – AND SHOULD NEVER MATTER – WHAT TRIGGERED IT. SHE HAD A LIFE-THREATENING INCIDENT.

HOLY FUCK STOP SPREADING POSTS MAKING FUN OF HER BECAUSE NO ONE WILL REALIZE SHE LITERALLY ALMOST DIED

[enjolrasjosette]

Ableism at its finest.