Category: My Life
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Disabled Life Diary: July 12, 2025 – Humid Days, Low Energy, and Wheelchair Hopes
Hot weather, low energy, and a few small wins. On July 12, I battled heat, fatigue, and a sluggish AC while trying to stay productive. From wheelchair push tracking and low-calorie intake to laundry, Minecraft editing, and advocating for better mobility gear, it was a quiet but meaningful day in disabled life.
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Disabled Life Diary: July 11, 2025 – Pain, Pushes, and a Protein Bar Win
Life with a chronic illness and wheelchair use isn’t always easy. On July 11, 2025, I faced fatigue, accessibility challenges at the grocery store, and frustrating parking moments. But amidst the struggles, there were small victories—a safe protein bar discovery and a helpful PSW visit—that kept me going. Join me as I share the real,…
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Appetite Was Never a Voice in My Head
Before GLP-1s, before diabetes, my silence was already loud. Lately, the internet has been buzzing about “food noise.” People talk about how GLP-1 medications like Ozempic or Wegovy finally quieted the constant urge to eat, that voice in their head always thinking about food. I’ve read those stories. I’ve listened. I’ve sat with them. And…
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Pride, Plurality, and Power: Living at the Intersections of Queerness and Disability
June is Pride Month — a time of rainbows, celebration, protest, and reflection. For many, it’s a time of joyful visibility. For others, like me, it’s a complex blend of emotions, history, and survival. I live at the intersection of many identities: I’m asexual, aromantic, genderqueer, poly-minded, a kinkster power switch — and I’m disabled.…
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Understanding Service Dogs: Myths, Facts, and International Perspectives
Service dogs are extraordinary animals trained to assist individuals with disabilities, providing them with greater independence and improving their quality of life. Despite their crucial role, there are numerous myths and misunderstandings surrounding service dogs. This article will debunk common myths, clarify facts, and provide insights into some international perspectives on service dogs.
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Abilist Views even in the Disability Community
Well, it doesn’t come as any surprise that there are those who live with a disability who are abilist in their thinking and actions, not to mention in the way that they go about putting out material that is aimed at others with the same disability or similar condition. Even the tech they are using…