The October Slide
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The October Slide

What is the “October slide”?

Put simply, many disabled and chronically ill people have more symptoms during the transition from summer to fall - often in October. Though it may initially seem very strange, it does make a lot of sense! Major changes in the weather and barometric pressure often coincide with a flare; October often has some very drastic ones!

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Disabled & Barren
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Disabled & Barren

Many disabled people have children and everyone's family and experience is different. However, many people are unable to have children - biologically or otherwise - due to health issues. I am one of many.

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The Squeaky Wheel SureHands Lift Giveaway!
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The Squeaky Wheel SureHands Lift Giveaway!

I wanted to make a quick post boosting the current Squeaky Wheel giveaway for a custom SureHands Lift! Lifts are an incredibly helpful piece of medical equipment for those who have issues transferring, but can be difficult to get!

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8 Tips to Empower Your Children's Self-Confidence by Sean Morris
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8 Tips to Empower Your Children's Self-Confidence by Sean Morris

Building self-confidence in children is a vital aspect of their growth and development. As a parent, your influence is paramount in shaping their self-esteem and belief in themselves. By adopting various nurturing approaches, you can create a supportive environment that fosters their confidence. This foundation will empower them to face challenges with resilience and a positive mindset throughout their lives. Here are some tips to get you started:

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Wait.
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Wait.

Wait.

Nobody talks about how much of being disabled and chronically ill is waiting:

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Spoonie Hacks: PEG tube edition
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Spoonie Hacks: PEG tube edition

Feeding tubes are sometimes life saving necessities - but that doesn't mean that they're not annoying sometimes! Over the course of my eight years with a PEG tube, I've developed a few hacks to make everything a little bit easier.

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Cease and desist
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Cease and desist

It's been about a year since I first wrote about Daniel “Rose” Freeman and I still periodically get messages, am told about posts, etc. I've tried to block him as much as possible, but he keeps finding another way.

Recently, I discovered that he has upgraded to libel:

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Chronic SOS - September 10, 2024
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Chronic SOS - September 10, 2024

For this month's Chronic SOS, I'll be sharing stuff from the Cozy Grove games. As of now, they have a console game and a mobile game, Camp Spirit. I'm a huge fan of cozy games and they're also easier to play with dexterity issues! Having a mobile game is also good for times when my hand pain is more severe or I'm traveling.

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PEG tube basics: care & complications
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PEG tube basics: care & complications

Particularly because of the location, daily care of your stoma (the hole the tube is in) is required to keep it healthy and prevent skin irritation and infections. Much like the first time you use it, it can seem intimidating but it's quite simple!

Remember to always wash your hands before and after doing anything with the site!

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PEG tube basics: usage
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PEG tube basics: usage

Feeding

Using a PEG tube may seem scary and intimidating at first, but it's easy once the anxiety goes away!

Most tubes have adapters with two or three ports; the balloon type has three, and the ones without a balloon have two. NEVER use the smaller port that goes to the balloon; only use the larger ports (they usually have a cap to close them.

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The Road Back to Art
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The Road Back to Art

I've started to get back into art.

When I was young, I loved doing arts and crafts; but somewhere along the way, I lost my confidence. I went through a lot of bullying as a kid and the constant criticisms internalized and became negative self-talk.

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