#actually chronically ill

[insidestory1]

Healthy people will never understand what a massive achievement it is to do your laundry AND cook yourself a meal in one day.

[evilwriter37]

They should invent a sleeping for people with chronic fatigue that actually works.

[neapolitan-constellation]

"quick meal for when you're low on spoons!" *involves chopping vegetables* *uses a stove* *includes condiments* *involves letting something set/rest/simmer* *requires multiple kitchen items that will need to be washed* *estimated prep time: 30–45 minutes*

[positivelyqueer]

reminder that those "how to talk to [disabled people]" (wheelchair users, aac users etc) posts are very good guides for strangers and acquaintances.

But anything that the actual disabled person in front of you says overrides the general rules of politeness. and these might change day to day or person to person.

I've got some friends who read my aac screen because they're hard of hearing, or maybe I'm feeling self conscious about my voice that day, or want to have a more private conversation.

if I offer my crutch to you asking you to hold it for a moment, this supersedes the 'don't touch other people's mobility aids' rule.

conversations with friends are actually nicer for me if someone is on my level as a wheelchair user. But if an assistant in a store did that I'd run over their toes.

what I'm saying is trust the person you're with to know their wants and needs, and don't be scared if it contradicts the general rules of interaction that you've been taught.

(also don't be afraid to ask accomodation questions, they are usually well received. "would you like me to look away while you type/make your sentence?" Is a much more polite and relevant question than "what is that and why are you using it?")

[disabled-dyke]

one of the most frustrating things about being disabled and chronically ill is that everyone around you is allowed to be worried or scared for you. but the second you yourself say you’re worried or scared, suddenly it’s “you can’t be so negative, think positively, you might be totally fine in five years”

but i have to placate everyone when they’re telling me multiple times a day that they’re scared for my health??

[da-saturn-system]

“slut era” i whisper to myself as i rot in my bed, sick like a frail victorian child

[vampfire1]

hi this one's gonna be controversial BUT if you think disabled people shouldn't talk about their disabilities because it makes you "uncomfortable" you need to shut the fuck up and think about WHY disability makes you uncomfortable

[markthekng]

Hey you, yeah, you, give that character a mobility aid. Do it. That girl who canonically has a leg injury? Give her a cane. That guy that doesn't have a canonical injury but whom you feel ok your heart is definitely chronically ill? Give him a wheelchair. That character you headcanon as disabled because they just kinda feel like it in your head? Give them crutches! That character you really really like and really really relate too? Give em a rollator! Sky's the limit! Go wild! People are gonna have problems with us creating a space for ourselves regardless, might as well bring a few of our favorite characters and OCs with us!