Live documentation of a bad back pain flare. Wednesday, April 8, 2020 12:36pm-2:33pm 12:36pm: My back is killing me again. I swear I don’t know what’s up with today but I’m hurting SO BAD. Just took my relaxer again and I’m in a ball on a heating pad on top of a contour pillow eating… Continue reading Whichever Random Flare This Is- April 8, Noon Edition
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Whichever Random Flare This Is- April 8, 2am Edition
Live documentation of a bad back pain flare. Wednesday, April 8, 2020 2:03am-3:29am 2:03a: Pain/muscle spasms are rough. Especially a flare at 2am. I would love to sleep, but I can’t because I’m hurting pretty bad. Yes, I’ve taken my relaxer. Yes, I’ve taken Motrin. But I still hurt. And I need to be up… Continue reading Whichever Random Flare This Is- April 8, 2am Edition
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A Narrative About My Surgery.
Hey guys, I wrote a narrative for English class about my surgery and wanted to share it here. Have a look! Having a disability is rough. Having to get 2 surgeries in a year because of it is even rougher. My disability causes issues with the way I walk and use my right side.… Continue reading A Narrative About My Surgery.
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Disabled People Should Not Be Excluded from Accessing Lifesaving Equipment. It’s Happening.
Today an article came out on AP (https://apnews.com/91120e7e4e88202a5dfbc00d9156e47e) that has me fired up. The article says “In preparation (for hospital overwhelm), health officials across the country are reviewing guidelines from sources including state governments and medical groups on how to ration limited resources in emergencies. The general principle spinning those plans: Bring the most benefit… Continue reading Disabled People Should Not Be Excluded from Accessing Lifesaving Equipment. It’s Happening.
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It’s Okay: COVID-19 Edition
I’m feeling like an advocate this morning so I’m just going to put these out there. During the pandemic, remember this: It’s okay to not be okay.It’s okay to be sad/depressed/anxious about COVID-19.It’s okay to be unproductive.It’s okay to not have motivation to get out of bed.It’s okay to need a break from social media.It’s… Continue reading It’s Okay: COVID-19 Edition
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