You’ve been told to push through it, stay positive, try harder. But what if “trying harder” is the wrong strategy entirely? The real source of that stuck feeling isn’t your pain or your fatigue – it’s a mismatch between the map you’re using and the landscape you’re actually living in. One shift changes everything: from asking “when will I be fixed?” to asking “who am I now?”
The #1 Shift You Must Make To Stop Feeling Stuck Read More »
I remember a year that was particularly hard, after I had to stop working due to another big change in my physical ability : my chronic pain had increased, my energy fluctuating in a way I could no longer recognize, I started having painful swallowing issues and while doctors were trying to find a reason
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Some days, disability doesn’t just feel hard. It feels like too much. Whether you’re newly disabled or have been navigating this for years, those moments of “I can’t do this anymore” are a normal part of the journey – not a sign of failure. Three surprisingly simple questions can help you cut through the overwhelm and reconnect with what you can actually control right now.
Fed Up With Disability? A Simple Way to Refocus When It Feels Heavy Read More »
“Disabled” is not a dirty word. For many people in the disability community, it is an identity, not an insult. The real problem isn’t the word itself, but the stigma and fear society attaches to disability. Key Takeaways The most respectful language about disability is not about being politically correct, it’s about listening. Preferences
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Accepting a disability is the last thing you want to do when you learn it will be permanent. Disability Acceptance is a skill you practice, and it gets easier with time. Key Takeaways Disability Acceptance is a process, not a one-time milestone. Progress grows with practice. The Disability Acceptance Scale outlines nine statements to
9 Powerful Science-Backed Affirmations for Accepting A Disability Read More »
An unknown power Did you know you can power a 220V light bulb without electricity or batteries? Until I discovered the video below, I didn\’t know. This trick of natural power, magnetism, always existed, even when I didn\’t know it could be applied that way. Disability With Depression and anxiety hide power When our depression
Hi Friend, I may not know you yet, but I have been thinking about you for many years. As I was trying to cope with another significant life-changing setback due to my disability, I started longing for a project like Rising Disabled. My mind knew that there were many other people like me in the
Yes, there is new hope with disability: Etienne’s recent story Read More »
Imagine that you need a cane, walker or wheelchair daily to get around. You put much effort into planning before you go out, hoping to participate in an activity without having problems. Most steps and stairs you can\’t anticipate are sufficient barriers to worry about and threaten your autonomy. You are often embarrassed when too
Accessibility is important as one day, we will all have a disability. Read More »
Did you get a chance to see the solar eclipse in April? Everyone was amazed by the rare visual occurrence of the eclipse and surprised by the sudden darkness and sudden chilling temperature drop during the few minutes the eclipse was total. It made all the preparations to pause our busy lives and catch the
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