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Mental health, Mental Health & Society, Pain & Chronic Illness, Personal

Is This Physical or Emotional? Exploring the Mind-Body Connection

For people who suffer from chronic health conditions along with mental conditions, we can find ourselves wondering often which is it – physical or emotional? I know I do it all the time. The harder truth I’m learning to accept is that it’s always both. There are two types of...

Mental Health & Society, Pain & Chronic Illness, Personal

10 Things people living with chronic pain would like you to know

People living with chronic pain want those around them to understand their experience and how it affects their lives. Here’s a list of things we would like you to know: 1. **Chronic Pain is Invisible but Real**: Just because you can’t see our pain, it doesn’t mean it’s not there....

Creative Writing & Self-Expression, Mental Health & Society, Pain & Chronic Illness, Personal

Breaking the Chains of Internalized Ableism: Embracing Mobility Aids

Living with a disability can be a journey marked by continuous adaptation and self-awareness, especially when it comes to the use of mobility aids. The decision to use a wheelchair, scooter, or power chair is often shadowed by the whisperings of internalized ableism — a form of discrimination that can...

Anxiety, Mental health, Personal

Prioritizing Stability Over Progress: Learning to Recognize My Limits

As someone who is naturally driven and ambitious, I’ve always been focused on the doing – making progress, exploring, learning new things and achieving goals. However, over time, I’ve come to realize that there are times when it’s more important to prioritize stability over progress. I’ve noticed that I tend...
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