My Body & its Keeper

Hello my name is kayla. I’m 26 years old i have a disability called Cerebral Palsy. this is my disability blog where i write and talk about disability related things as well as re-blog posts that show the different perspectives of disability.

[rock-a-noodle]

PLEASE NORMALIZE

Doing/having friends who do Special Olympics

Having a PASS/direct support worker

Living in a group home/shared living arrangement (willingly!!)

Receiving services from the state/US government.

Having friends who were in special ed/have higher support needs than ya! FRIENDS WHO DON'T USE WORDS TO TALK!! FRIENDS IN WHEELCHAIRS! FRIENDS WHO MAY HAVE DIFFICULTY WITH EATING AND MOTOR STUFF AND SOMETIMES THEY GET A BIT OF SALIVA HERE AND THERE!

Growing up in special ed and having accommodations in college!

OCs with Down Syndrome

Hanging out and meeting friends in Best Buddies/other social skills groups! EVEN WHEN YOU STILL UTILIZE THEM AFTER AGE THIRTY OR WHATEVER!!

People of all different support levels vibing together and not seeing this stuff as "babyish" or "cheesy" or other shit! Take that internalized ableism and SHOVE IT-into the trash.

[hel1houndz-deactivated20260206]

to all folks that deal with disability symptoms that are “embarrassing” or “gross” such as vomiting, incontinence, catheters, urostomy bags etc etc etc . We see you. Your heard. You’re so fucking valid and loved, it’s not embarrassing or gross but that feeling of initial embarrassment or shame, is valid.

It isn’t childish and it isn’t your fault, you can’t control it and that’s okay!

your so strong and we’re so so proud of you for putting up with it and getting on your fucking incredible and should be proud <3

Our page is always always a safe space to yell, scream, need comfort, a shoulder to cry on etcetc

Love you all, take care of yourselfs as much are you can 🖤🖤

- hellhounds

[franknfurterstriangulardinosaur]

hating your disability and being proud you’re disabled aren’t opposites; these things can be simultaneous. of course, i’m not best mates with my cerebral palsy; this shit has put me through worst things than my exes. but i’m not disappointed im disabled; im not going to shut up about being disabled; im not sobbing at night because im a cripple. that’s what i am. maybe it took a while to get used to but i love being disabled as much as i hate the symptoms. also these two are not the only two options on how to feel about your disability and all of you need to stop policing how cripples feel about our own things, thank you very much!

[mxmorbidmidnight]

I sort of hate how people with disabilities are always expected to be an “inspiration” and in good humour about their disability. We must conform to this idea, hide the worst of our symptoms to make others more comfortable. They are disgusted by our rage. Shout out to disabled people who don’t want to be an inspiration, who are pissed off and sad.

[dreamwithoutreason]

It's International Wheelchair Day and the first day of Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month!!

I can't speak for everyone who uses a wheelchair but there's a few things I want to say in light of today:

I would like my wheelchair to be treated like an extension of myself. That means: My wheelchair is not a toy, an arm rest, or a coat hanger. Don't touch it or move it without my permission--ESPECIALLY IF I'M IN THE CHAIR!! You'd be suprised by how many people have come up behind me without saying a word and just started pushing my chair with me in it. It's usually friends or acquaintances but still... I don't come up to you and push you around.

Not every wheelchair user is paraplegic or uses a wheelchair 24/7. I use a wheelchair for long distances and when I'm really tired; but I also use other mobility aids like crutches, a walker, or a scooter. Just because you see a wheelchair user stand up or walk does not mean they are "faking" anything.

This is something that I've only realized recently myself but phrases like "wheelchair bound" or "confined to a wheelchair" actually have ableist connotations. If a disabled person chooses to describe themselves this way, that's one thing; but coming from an able-bodied person, the implication of these phrases are that a wheelchair limits you, when it's actually something that gives most people more freedom than they would've had otherwise. For many people, wheelchairs offer independence, access to new opportunities/places, easier mobility, and less pain. Instead of those phrases, just say "wheelchair user".

On days like today, I would encourage you to look at the physical world around you and pay attention to how inaccessible it really is to wheelchair users. Lack of access to public transportation, public bathrooms, safe sidewalks, ramps, elevators, automatic doors etc. is proof that the world wasn't built for disabled people. If there are ways for you to get involved with your community to help fix these things, it really does make a difference. But it just goes to show that we have a long way to go in terms of making the world accessible to disabled people.

Please keep us in mind when you talk about disability, accessibility, and ableism!!

[rhysofcourse]

insane that saying something along the lines of “not having a mental/physical illness/disability doesn’t make you superior to a person that does” is something people still reject on principal. we are all people man. you matter as a person the same that anyone else would. no you are not morally better because you’re not sick/disabled. no they are not worth less than you because they might need more help. can we be better and more kind to each other this year

[theraeandgo]

it’s new year’s eve and i want you to remember that you made it.

you made it through another year.

you pushed through things that seemed to be the end.

you got up, dusted yourself off and decided that was it,

that that last time you weren’t going to give up so easy.

you are still here and i am so happy for that.

thank you.

[soupcollector]

Honestly a huge shoutout to everyone who had to stop doing what they love.

Shoutout to people who had to stop playing music and drawing because of arthritis.

Shoutout to people who loved to go hiking but can’t because of chronic fatigue.

Shoutout to everybody who’s ever had their health steal something they loved from them. Yall are so beautiful and worthwhile and I love you.

[wasp-jar]

Bro why is fatigue so !?!?????!!!??!? >:( !?????!

Like I have shit I need to get done!! leave my body please!!

[julietteiluj]

Have you tried yoga? Have you tried aleve? Have you tried physical therapy? Have you tried a chiropractor? Have you tried a new mattress? Have you tired drinking water? Have you tried taking things out of your bookbag? Have you tried losing weight? Have you tried stretching? Have you tried-SHUT UP SHUT UP SHUT UP SHUT UP SHUT UP SHUT UP SHUT UP SHUT UP SHUT UP SHUT UP SHUT UP SHUT UP SHUT UP SHUT UP SHUT UP SHUT UP SHUT THE FUCK UPPPP

[cy-cyborg]

Wheelchair users:

Hey, the main entrance to your business is up some stairs, is there a wheelchair accessible entrance with a ramp or something available?

non-disabled business owners:

No, we don't get any customers in wheelchairs so there's no point

Wheelchair users:

...do...do you think there might be a reason for that?

Non-disabled business owners:

Because disabled people don't need [whatever product or service we provide], obviously.

[m0thmancore]

eye contact is fucking bullshit why can't i just have cute fluffy ears i can point at someone to show i'm listening to them

[thedeadpoetssystem-deactivated2]

shout out to people who use mobility aids, AAC, or anything similar,

you use a cane? so do i! what color is yours??

you use a wheelchair at a young age? thats freedom baby! get out there and be your authentic happy self!

you use crutches? youre amazing and you deserve the world!

you use AAC? you are an amazing and smart person who deserves just as much respect as a speaking person!

mobility aids are freedom for disabled people. dont judge us for using them.

[yrfemmehusband]

Honestly, what point is there in telling able bodied people that our mobility aids are an extension of our bodies, when they don't even respect said bodies? Since I've started using a cane in public people have used it as an excuse to touch me, grab me by my arm or shoulder, often with that pitying good faith attitude. And they NEVER listen when I tell them not to touch me. Abled people learn to respect and give SPACE to disabled people, don't just fucking grab us.

[flowercrowncrip]

Wheelchair users use the word “walk” all the time when talking about how we get around! For a lot of people it feels like a natural part of speech and gets the point across fine. And I can’t believe I have to say this but it’s absolutely never ever ever an invitation to accuse (jokingly or not) someone of faking being disabled.

Context means that the following sentences all make sense about me:

I can’t walk, I can’t even weight bare.

I love going for walks!

The shops are in walking distance from my flat

I walk home from the station instead of calling a taxi!

All the wheelchair users I know will casually describe walking (or running) places in their chairs, and I’ve only met a couple of people who will regularly say “push” or “roll” or “drive” and usually only when making a point about using a chair.

And whatever you do don’t be like the smart arse station employee who “jokingly” said I must be like a TV character who famously pretends to be disabled because I said the station I was going to wasn’t far from my flat so I just walk home instead of getting a taxi.

[museofdeity]

you’re allowed to be mad about being disabled, by the way. you’re allowed to complain and feel the way that you feel and hate ableds for making you feel out of place. you’re allowed to not feel positive.

[can-of-pringles]

Happy disability pride month to all my fellow Diabetics who are constantly tired of putting on new pump sites (and sensors). Yes, it's draining, but you got this. I believe in you and you have the energy to keep going!