{"id":815,"date":"2019-01-03T17:12:21","date_gmt":"2019-01-03T22:12:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/?page_id=815"},"modified":"2026-01-02T13:52:05","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T18:52:05","slug":"talking-splat","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/talking-splat","title":{"rendered":"All About *Splat*"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ffb504;\">&#8211;><\/span><em> For occasional self-care tips and inspiration, don&#8217;t miss the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #7133b2;\"><a style=\"color: #7133b2; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"#newslettersignup\">e-newsletter signup<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/strong> <em>at the bottom of this page!<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Splat?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><i>Splat <\/i><\/strong>is a system of communication for people with chronic illnesses, mental health diagnoses, and other hidden disabilities. Our conditions are often a &#8220;<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>moving target<\/strong>,&#8221; meaning we never know how we&#8217;re going to feel from one day to th<\/span>e next. The one certainty is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #df2306;\"><strong>Every day, we feel like we&#8217;ve been run over by<\/strong><\/span> <span style=\"color: #df2306;\"><strong><i>something.<\/i><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talking Splat is saying how we feel based on what that &#8220;something&#8221; is. The Splat Scale range goes from moped Splatus to asteroid Splatus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Splat isn&#8217;t just a <span style=\"color: #000000;\">way to communicate. It also <strong>spreads awareness, manages expectations, and helps us establish an actual routine &#8230; at last!<\/strong> Ho<\/span>w? Start by printing out the Impact Map from this page. Then browse the rest of the resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Splat-graphic.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"791\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Splat-3-791x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-932\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Splat-3-791x1024.jpg 791w, https:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Splat-3-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Splat-3-768x994.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Splat-3-600x776.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Splat-3-980x1268.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Splat-3.jpg 1632w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/glossary.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"791\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/glossary-791x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-962\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/glossary-791x1024.jpg 791w, https:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/glossary-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/glossary-768x994.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/glossary-600x776.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/glossary-980x1268.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/glossary.jpg 1632w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Watch the little movie.<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sUi5obWrL3Q\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get the books.<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Talking-Splat-Communicating-Hidden-Disabilities\/dp\/1798120518\/ref=monarch_sidesheet_image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"663\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Splatgrayborder-663x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1660\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Splatgrayborder-663x1024.jpg 663w, https:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Splatgrayborder-194x300.jpg 194w, https:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Splatgrayborder-768x1186.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Splatgrayborder-600x926.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Splatgrayborder.jpg 930w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 663px) 100vw, 663px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Talking Splat: Communicating About Our Hidden Disabilities<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover the 6 reasons we must communicate and what you can do to eliminate stigma. Access the 12 Splat tips to dramatically improve your relationships and self-care. Learn some powerful communication secrets straight from stand-up comedy. Plus, get unique coping techniques and <i>loads <\/i>of inspiration, all in a fast and fun read.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.Splatvocate.com\"><span style=\"color: #df2306;\">BUY ON AMAZON<\/span><\/a><\/strong><br><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #7133b2;\"><a style=\"color: #7133b2; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07P6MMP7X\/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_3OzDCbK24RC3E\">$3.99 e-book<\/a><\/span> | <span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #7133b2;\"><a style=\"color: #7133b2; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07P6MMP7X\/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_3OzDCbK24RC3E\">$8.99 paperback<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Splatvocate: Supporting People with Hidden Disabilities <\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Talking Splat<\/em>&#8216;s sequel is for partners \/ coworkers \/ friends \/ siblings \/ leaders \/ pedicurists (or whoever YOU are) of people who have chronic illnesses, chronic pain, cognitive impairments, or mental health diagnoses. Get tips and tricks for communication and cooperation and solve that \u201cWhat can I do?\u201d mystery with this breezy, conversational guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.Splatvocate.com\"><span style=\"color: #df2306;\">BUY ON AMAZON<\/span><\/a><br><\/strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #7133b2;\"><a style=\"color: #7133b2; text decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08561ZKBL\">$3.99 e-book<\/a><\/span> | <span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #7133b2;\"><a style=\"color: #7133b2; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Splatvocate-Supporting-People-Hidden-Disabilities\/dp\/B0857C16X9\/ref=monarch_sidesheet_image\">$8.99 paperback<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Splatvocate-Supporting-People-Hidden-Disabilities\/dp\/B0857C16X9\/ref=monarch_sidesheet_image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"674\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/vocategrayborder-674x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1659\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/vocategrayborder-674x1024.jpg 674w, https:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/vocategrayborder-197x300.jpg 197w, https:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/vocategrayborder-768x1167.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/vocategrayborder-600x912.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/vocategrayborder.jpg 945w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 674px) 100vw, 674px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Splactivity-Book-Self-Care-Distractions-Disabilities\/dp\/B0CMCVYY3V\/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1TGBU1UPBSJAZ&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.eIUgT7xxRrQYwZ8KE5l2Dtigxwp3TiOZl8hFS3wSKW0.RBXo8zhaB0DZ_P-vLF9psXTok-o9UAQsCiM7Upg6Cvw&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=splactivity+book&amp;qid=1730909770&amp;s=books&amp;sprefix=splactivity+book%2Cstripbooks%2C95&amp;sr=1-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/front-cover-gray-788x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2689\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/front-cover-gray-788x1024.jpg 788w, https:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/front-cover-gray-231x300.jpg 231w, https:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/front-cover-gray-768x998.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/front-cover-gray-1182x1536.jpg 1182w, https:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/front-cover-gray-1576x2048.jpg 1576w, https:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/front-cover-gray-600x780.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/front-cover-gray-980x1274.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/front-cover-gray-scaled.jpg 1970w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Splactivity Book: Self-Care and Carefree Distractions for Adults With Hidden Disabilities <\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<em><span class=\"a-text-italic\">Splactivity Book<\/span><\/em> features all of Splat&#8217;s unique tools to maintain routines, increase productivity, avoid triggers, relieve stress, create self-care routines, and guide others in allyship. Also included are uplifting journalling reflections and fun activities: cut-out crafts, connect-the-dots, coloring pages, and word puzzles. <span class=\"a-text-italic\"><em>Splactivity Book<\/em><\/span>&nbsp;is truly packed with self-care and carefree distractions!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #df2306;\"><a style=\"color: #df2306;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Splactivity-Book-Self-Care-Distractions-Disabilities\/dp\/B0CMCVYY3V\/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1TGBU1UPBSJAZ&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.eIUgT7xxRrQYwZ8KE5l2Dtigxwp3TiOZl8hFS3wSKW0.RBXo8zhaB0DZ_P-vLF9psXTok-o9UAQsCiM7Upg6Cvw&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=splactivity+book&amp;qid=1730909770&amp;s=books&amp;sprefix=splactivity+book%2Cstripbooks%2C95&amp;sr=1-1\">BUY ON AMAZON<\/a><\/span><br><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Splactivity-Book-Self-Care-Distractions-Disabilities\/dp\/B0CMCVYY3V\/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1TGBU1UPBSJAZ&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.eIUgT7xxRrQYwZ8KE5l2Dtigxwp3TiOZl8hFS3wSKW0.RBXo8zhaB0DZ_P-vLF9psXTok-o9UAQsCiM7Upg6Cvw&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=splactivity+book&amp;qid=1730909770&amp;s=books&amp;sprefix=splactivity+book%2Cstripbooks%2C95&amp;sr=1-1\"><span style=\"color: #7133b2;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">$8.99 paperback<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #df2306;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yF-1EFVNyCk\" width=\"469\" height=\"264\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading alignnone\">Browse the store.<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Splat-store.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Splat-store-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"Splat bracelets available on Etsy\" class=\"wp-image-837\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Splat-store-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Splat-store-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Splat-store-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Splat-store-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Splat-store-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Splat-store-980x980.png 980w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #7133b2;\">Get your own Splat bracelet at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/SplattieStore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Etsy.com\/shop\/SplattieStore<\/a><\/span><\/strong>. Styles include chakra beads, Christian, fibromyalgia awareness, and more! Change the pendants to indicate your daily Splatus. Use the diffuser lava beads for your essential oils. Each bracelet comes with 7 pendants and a mini booklet to help you use this tool to its fullest.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/20191204_124953.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/20191204_124953-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/20191204_124953-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/20191204_124953-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/20191204_124953-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/20191204_124953-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/20191204_124953-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/20191204_124953-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/20191204_124953.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Download free tools.<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Splat-Impact-Map.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Impact-Map-thumb-self-care-1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-950\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Impact-Map-thumb-self-care-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Impact-Map-thumb-self-care-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Impact-Map-thumb-self-care-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Impact-Map-thumb-self-care-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Impact-Map-thumb-self-care-1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Impact-Map-thumb-self-care-1-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Impact-Map-thumb-self-care-1.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><figure><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Splat-Impact-Map.pdf\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #7132b2;\">IMPACT MAP<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/figure><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, there&#8217;s a way to be able to establish\u2014and keep\u2014an actual routine even when you have no idea how you&#8217;re going to feel from one day to the next. Use this tool to reclaim your life and get back on track with your goals. From here on out, there are no more excuses. Also, there&#8217;s no more feeling guilty about what you can&#8217;t control.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Splatvocate-Map.pdf\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #7132b2; text-decoration: underline;\">SPLATVOCATE MAP<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Build this communication tool with your partner\/parent\/bestie\/roomie, whoever your number one Splatvocate is. It&#8217;s a precise and easy way for you to get the help you want and need, while your partner no longer feels confused and helpless. Talk about a win-win!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Splatvocate-Map.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/S-Map-thumb-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/S-Map-thumb-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/S-Map-thumb-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/S-Map-thumb-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/S-Map-thumb-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/S-Map-thumb-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/S-Map-thumb-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/S-Map-thumb.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Cube.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Cube-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"link to Splat Cube tool\" class=\"wp-image-866\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Cube-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Cube-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Cube-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Cube-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Cube-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Cube-980x980.jpg 980w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><figure><strong><a style=\"color: #7132b2;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Splat-Cube.pdf\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">SPLAT CUBE<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/figure><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Up for some arts and crafts? Here&#8217;s a tool you can make yourself. It&#8217;s easy! The Splat Cube is a 1\u00bd-inch desktop (or wherever) &#8220;signal&#8221; that you can display to let others know, and to remind yourself, how you&#8217;re feeling each day by showing the day&#8217;s Splatus. This is a great way to support your Impact Map. Instructions are on the print-out, or watch the video:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YVYV9DGlMgY\" width=\"469\" height=\"264\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>VEHICLE MEMES<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Use these images in your social media and messaging apps to show what Splatus you&#8217;re at each day. 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height=\"1021\" src=\"http:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/freight-train-1024x1021.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/freight-train-1024x1021.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/freight-train-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/freight-train-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/freight-train-768x766.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/freight-train-600x598.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/freight-train-980x977.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/freight-train.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a 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class=\"wp-block-heading\">Glean some self-care tips and inspiration.<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>You might enjoy these articles from Christina&#8217;s blog:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/archives\/2325\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #7133b2; text-decoration: underline;\">There is a &#8220;Yes&#8221; Inside You<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/archives\/2300\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #7133b2;\">Editing Memories<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/archives\/2287\"><span style=\"color: #7133b2;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Advance Information Checklist for People with Disabilities and Their Allies<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #7133b2;\"><a style=\"color: #7133b2;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/archives\/2283\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Try a Smile Day<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #7133b2;\"><a style=\"color: #7133b2; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/archives\/2250\">4 Ways I Do It Anyway (When Pain and Fatigue Conspire Against Me)<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #7133b2;\"><a style=\"color: #7133b2; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/archives\/1965\">New Impact Map for &#8220;Daily Resolves&#8221;<\/a><\/span> <span style=\"color: #df2306;\">&lt;&#8212;-MORE DOWNLOADABLE TOOLS!<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #7133b2;\"><a style=\"color: #7133b2; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/archives\/1864\">I Just Made a &#8220;Reset Box&#8221;: What&#8217;s Inside<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #7133b2;\"><a style=\"color: #7133b2; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/archives\/1857\">11 Things I Do at Bedtime That Make Life a Little Better<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #7133b2;\"><a style=\"color: #7133b2; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/archives\/1844\">Mantra Checkpoints for Impossible Days<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #7133b2;\"><a style=\"color: #7133b2; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/archives\/1707\">Weathering Your Epic Storm \u2026 on a Ship<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #7133b2;\"><a style=\"color: #7133b2; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/archives\/1702\">A 3-Spot Check-In<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #7133b2;\"><a style=\"color: #7133b2; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/archives\/1694\">Using \u201cLittle Things\u201d to Keep Up with Life<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #7133b2; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #7133b2; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/archives\/1615\">Documinitary: Disabled Dog Teaches Her Favorite Coping Skill \u2026 on an Epic Adventure<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #7133b2;\"><a style=\"color: #7133b2; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/archives\/1581\">(#) Things Since (Terrible Thing)<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #7133b2;\"><a style=\"color: #7133b2; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/archives\/1574\">Get Out of 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text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/archives\/1469\">Invisible Illness as an Excuse?<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #7133b2;\"><a style=\"color: #7133b2; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/archives\/1464\">11 Things to Do When Feeling Utterly Morose (That Are Zero Help, but Whatever)<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #7133b2; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #7133b2; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/archives\/1401\">&#8220;Mapping&#8221; Your Way to Routines and Care<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #7133b2;\"><a style=\"color: #7133b2; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/16-reasons-why-people-with-fibromyalgia-actually-make-great-friends-or-more\/\">16 Reasons Why People with Fibromyalgia Actually Make Great Friends (or *More*!)<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #7133b2;\"><a style=\"color: #7133b2; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/the-art-of-hidden-disability\/\">Art with Disability<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #7133b2;\"><a style=\"color: #7133b2; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/a-day-in-the-food-of-and-other-reflections-on-intuition-and-self-care\/\">A Day in the Food Of (and other reflections on intuition and self-care)<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #7133b2;\"><a style=\"color: #7133b2; text-decoration: underline;\" 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Check out the different offerings, read what people are saying, and see some for yourself on the webpage: <strong><span style=\"color: #7133b2;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #7133b2; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.christinairene.com\/wp\/invisible-disabilities-awareness\/\">Hidden Disabilities Programs<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who is Christina Irene?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Christina Irene teaches hidden disabilities awareness and wellness to school, corporate, and community audiences around the world. She\u2019s also lured abroad for architecture, food, and opera; and domestically for the natural wonders of beloved America. 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