chronic fatigue Archives - Christina Irene

17 Reasons Folks with Hidden Disabilities are Assets in the Workplace

24 May

I am so thrilled to have my own business and all the flexibility that comes from being self-employed. I’ve managed to become an entrepreneur both despite and because of my hidden disabilities, which are: osteoarthritis, degenerative disc disease (with a...
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An Unexpected Intersection of Ageism and Ableism

18 Sep

From Oxford Languages: ageism /ˈājˌizəm/ noun prejudice or discrimination on the grounds of a person’s age. ableism /ˈābəˌlizəm/ noun discrimination in favor of able-bodied people. Ageism and ableism go hand-in-hand; the natural aging process is indicative of lessening capabilities and...
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The Visible Invisible

1 Aug

This past Monday, I thought I’d shoot a few photos during the day to give some visibility to my invisible disabilities. Here they are, and the stories they tell: While I love making French press coffee, I was too weak...
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