Happy #InternationalWomensDay . . . Happy International Women’s Day to all of my incredible sisters reading this. As a disabled woman, if I could offer one piece of advice it would be to know your self-worth. Life can be so unkind to our mental health, as women, I feel that there is a constant feeling of comparing oneself against others. But, humans are a product of nature end nature is diverse. How boring would it be to be in a garden with just one type of flower? We all need to remember that there is power in being your own unique self. One thing people can be sure about me is that I own who I am, I am my own person, I have my own weird and quirky interests and likes. I might be one persons honey to another persons marmite. But in life, we cannot please every single person we meet, so be yourself and enjoy it. Take stock of all the things you have achieved in your life and continue to build towards the future you want. I’m happy to be, where I am now, I’m in a career, I’m lucky to be paid for my writing, I worked tirelessly to get my degree and a masters degree and I’m getting closer to where I want to be every day. I’m independent, I found my passions, I’m comfortable with my own unique self, and I’m surrounded by people who value me for who I am. In life strive to be happy and nothing else. Anything else on top of that is a bonus. . . . #Blogger #DiscoverUnder10k #DisabledBlogger #DisabledInfluencer #DisabilityAwareness #DisabilityConfident #DisabledWoman (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpiwHQZKmAi/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

This vibrant blue @maggylondon faux wrap dress from @diaandco is so cheery and bright is almost impossible not to smile when you’re wearing it! I paired this already feminine dress with a micro flower print headband and some wild animal print sneakers for an absolutely adorable look to celebrate the impending arrival of spring! ID: a carousel of photos featuring Karin, a white, plus-sized, disabled woman in a wheelchair with blonde hair and hazel eyes wearing a bright blue midi length faux wrap dress, a knotted white silk headband with a small blue flowers on it, A chunky blue necklace with a pendant that has a unique shape on an oval backing and a ribbon chain, A pair of pink clear glasses, and white and black leopard print sneakers. In all the photos, she is sitting in front of a white textured wall in her power wheelchair and smiling at the camera. #disabilityirl #disabledfashion #disability #disabledblogger #plussizefashion #disabledstyle #plussizeinfluencer #mydiastyle #diaandco #fatfashion #fatdisabledworthy #plussizeootd #plussizefashionista #plussizestyle #psootd #styleatanysize #beautyhasnosize #stylehasnosize #styletherapy #styleblogger #styleoftheday #styleinspiration #styletherapist #fashionactivism #fashionactivist #fashion #prettydisabledpowerful #prettyperiod #noqualifiersrequired #disabledisnotabadthing (at Fort Lauderdale, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/CbTqfQPrNJ1/?utm_medium=tumblr

I have a fear of being seen moving my body or not standing ‘normally’. I have a fear that I will be judged or told I am faking. These fears are especially strong when posting online and especially when I’m using my mobility aids in public. Today I’m facing that fear head on by calling it out and talking about it. Some part of my brain believes that if I’m as disabled as I talk about being, I wouldn’t be able to kick my leg up. But I AM as disabled as I talk about being, and I CAN kick my leg up! This is my disabled experience. It’s not a one size fits all. I am disabled, and I can still move my body. I have limitations, and some days I have less. I am a cane user, and I am not required to “look” like I need it. I’m disabled but I’m still goofy, dorky me and that’s totally allowed 💛 • • • Photo id: two photos of Rose in her backyard wearing a green beanie, glasses, a black sweatshirt, and jeans. Her floral cane is helping her keep balanced in both pictures. In the first, she stands facing the camera with her arm up behind her head. In the second, she has turned to the side and kicked her leg out behind her and she has her tongue out. Not pictured: intense pelvic cramping, and a subluxed hip about an hour after the picture was taken • • • #disabledandproud #disabledblogger #chronicillness #motivation #mentalhealth #disabilityawareness #chronicallyill #disabled #spoonie #spoonielife #spooniesupport #spooniestrong #spooniecommunity #spooniesunite #spoonieblogger #invisibleillness #butyoudontlooksick #chronicpainlife #edsawareness #chronicfatiguesyndrome #lowbackpain #dysautonomia #babewithamobilityaid #potsie #gastroparesisawareness #spoontheory (at Portland, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/roseleevader/p/CZP5N_svKbb/?utm_medium=tumblr

I’m having a lot of feelings these days… To name a few, I’m feeling: . disconnected. . burnt tf out. . overwhelmed. . I’m noticing it in the tension of my shoulders and jaw. I know it’s the culprit causing racing thoughts and making sleep difficult. . I’m challenging the physical reactions with deep breathing, and affirmations. Taking mindfulness moments. Reminding my body that’s it’s safe and cared for. . My mind is a bit more difficult to convince, but my goal is progress, not perfection. Allowing gentleness and grace when I realize my mind wandering towards negativity. . Where do you feel your emotions in your body? • • • Here come the hashtags! #chronicillness #chronicpain #disabledandcute #disabledartist #disabledblogger #mindfulness #babewithamobilityaid #dysautonomia #pots #heds #spoonie #babewithamobilityaid #dysautonomiaawareness #invisibleillness *chronicallyill #chronicillnesswarrior #chronicillnessawareness #ehlersdanlos #dysautonomia #pots #posturalorthostatictachycardia #spoonie #gastritis #spirituality #autoimmunedisease #autoimmune #invisibleillness #ptsd #butyoudontlooksick #holistichealth #recovery #disabilityadvocate #infusion #affirmationsoftheday https://www.instagram.com/p/CY7ZBF7PKC9/?utm_medium=tumblr

Should you exercise with ME ? Should you exercise with ME ? - Alisha Whittam I share my experience in the hope of raising awareness and the consequences I now have to live with. #blogger #disabledblogger #blog #disabled #chronicillness https://alishawhittam.com/should-you-exercise-with-me/ https://www.instagram.com/p/CK9YPMFs45V/?igshid=120icrmx4zh

No matter how bad your week has been , always remember that Sundays are better in Pyjamas #ME #Sunday #pyjamas #disabled #disabledblogger #SevereME #myalgicencephalomyelitis #myalgicencephalomyelitisawareness https://www.instagram.com/p/CARm-W-Hzfn/?igshid=1lrtz4xb4s1tx

Wanna know what's funny? I wasn't sure how I was getting back down and I don't like help! 😝🤣 One thing chronic illness has taught me is that accepting help is not only ok, but absolutely essential sometimes! In this instance holding someone's hand helped me get down without falling face first in the snow. 😉 My kiddos help me with dinner ideas and getting it prepared and on the table. (or sometimes pizza hut does 🤷‍♀️) Sometimes I need the help of a mobility device or to hold onto an arm. Sometimes I need to be pushed in my chair or rollator. Sometimes I order a from the bakery instead of homemade. What are some ways you've put down your pride and accepted help? I'm proud of you for it! It's not easy! ❤️❤️ #disabledandproud #notgivingup #disabledblogger #michiganblogger #chronicillnessblogger #HESAonline #AutoimmuneEncephilitis #HashimotosEncephalopathy #Dazzle4Rare #GCEA #WorldEncephilitisDay #medicalresearch #raredisease #chronicillness #patientadvocacy #neuropsychiatry #neuroscience #togetherstronger #advocates #advocate #cancer #autoimmune #chronicillness #butyoudontlooksick https://www.instagram.com/p/B7_WAyagjwS/?igshid=19xt3u67dtc56

What am I up to when I should be packing for @dragoncon? Blinging my cane, of course! #disabledandcute #disabilityaidscanbepretty #disabledblogger @unicornsnot #holographic #holotape https://www.instagram.com/p/B1rDe8ThQLG/?igshid=9c0lssebwu1n