chronic illness Archives - Page 11 of 11

I’m Not Rude. I Have Fibromyalgia.

4 Apr

Today was my birthday, and a gift I got myself, besides the whole being in Belgium thing, was the opera. I guess I should write a blog about how this opera love of mine came to be, but for now,...
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Bloated in Bruges

4 Apr

Every time I’m in a terrible place or moment that I’m desperate to pass, I remind myself of my self-talk driving across Nebraska one time. I had that raging churn and hellfire of diarrhea on a long drive, and Nebraska...
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Is That Swall? (Explaining the Pain of Digestive Disorders)

4 Apr

Maybe I’m getting a little carried away with my metaphors and doodling, but I’ve come up with a little spin-off of Splat. I’m calling it Swall, and it’s for people like me with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or other digestive...
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Another Documinitary! (@ Pueblo of Jemez)

3 Apr

I had so much fun making my other documinitary, I was looking for a next opportunity. What better than maybe my coolest speaking experience ever? I spoke at the Pueblo of Jemez, a sovereign nation in New Mexico, last month....
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6 Ways to Include Universal Design at Your Holiday Event

12 Dec

accessible space for invisible disabilities

Universal design is most widely known for inspiring ramps, curb cuts, and elevators that help people with mobility restrictions get around in our world. It means, literally, design for all. But as is often the case regarding people with disabilities,...
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