Hey pals, I've been hearing a lot about fatshaming in the medical industry and also general body shaming and certain standards people are expected to meet online recently. I have a long, complex history with my body and other people's relationship to my body so these topics have brought up a lot for me I … Continue reading Body Shaming When You’re Chronically Ill
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What The F*ck is ‘Erythema Nodosum’?
Hey pals, I've been having another one of Those Times TM with my health. Basically, on the 15th of July, I started getting red bumps on my legs that looked like bites, and I gained about 10 or so every day for the next 5 days, mostly on my lower legs but also some around … Continue reading What The F*ck is ‘Erythema Nodosum’?
A little chat about my weight…
TW: talking about weight and some numbers and losing weight. Hey pals, It's pretty unusual for me to post more than once a week but I'd started talking about this on twitter and just felt like I couldn't go deep enough into what I'm feeling in a thread so here I am! This isn't going … Continue reading A little chat about my weight…
Chronically Cute Cards
Hey pals, A while ago I came across #chr0nicallycutecards. This is a project run by a woman named Ruby who hand-makes cards for people with chronic illnesses and disabilities in an attempt to provide some positivity in the world. Ruby is a university student who has EDS. I have a disability that gives me chronic … Continue reading Chronically Cute Cards