Photo by David Bartus on Pexels.com A gentle reminder that self-care is crucially needed for everyone. Especially since safely functioning as usual has been impossible. Excuse the flowery rhyme of a title, I saw an opportunity and took it. Now that we are four years into a pandemic with no end in sight, it’s been... Continue Reading →
I Don’t Want to Be a Part of “Normal”
Photo by Karolina Grabowska on Pexels.com Being complacent isn’t the option in this reality. Over the weekend, I was able to get the latest booster shot. The bivalent one is meant to target both the original corona strain and the latest omicron subvariants. Huffington Post has an article discussing potential side effects as this shot... Continue Reading →
Discussing Overwhelming Emotions Series (DOES) #1: Trust
Photo by Edward Jenner on Pexels.com They say trust is given not earned and yet, it’s hardly to the point of being earned anyway. Trust. One of the strongest, even most crucial pieces in a relationship, regardless of how intimate. Yet for disabled people, it’s something many of us rely on every day. For those... Continue Reading →
How the Person in A Wheelchair Does an MRI (Yoga Edition) {Maniacal Monday #3}
Photo by MART PRODUCTION on Pexels.com Since it’s been a busy week and I wanted to do something more entertaining I’m writing another wild experience from the past. Only this was one of the more recent things to happen. And don’t worry, the yoga will make sense in a bit. Earlier this year, I had... Continue Reading →
Why We Need to Talk About the COVID Vaccines Affecting Menstrual Cycles
Photo by Cliff Booth on Pexels.com Listening to current and former menstruators is crucial to better understanding reproductive health, who would have thought? A recent study detailing the findings of how the COVID vaccine affects menstrual cycles appeared on my news page in this article found here last week and I want to talk about... Continue Reading →
Where Do We Go From Here?
With everything so overwhelming, what are things we can do to handle and fix it? Photo by Karolina Grabowska on Pexels.com So, in light of current events and after having my head spin for the last three days, we need to talk. Let’s talk about the recent overturning of Roe v. Wade and what that... Continue Reading →
5 Ways to Handle Heavy Bleeding for Menstruating People with Disabilities
If you can’t avoid your Aunt Flo, here’s how you can keep her on the down low. Photo by Karolina Grabowska on Pexels.com Just a note that I personally prefer not using tampons, but I know they’re helpful and easier for others. This list will discuss things that are non-invasive, yet all tips and comments... Continue Reading →
An Unforgettable Anniversary
Photo by cottonbro on Pexels.com No, the title isn’t clickbait. Nor is it a pleasant memory. TW: mentions of blood/excessive bleeding & hospital visits May 31, 2021 To say the day had started off normal is a lie. I woke up with the same dizziness I had been experiencing that entire month. I felt foggy... Continue Reading →