Unlearning the learned experience of illness and disability

[kalakumari]

I just don't know where I am these days. I'm trying so hard to unlearn the culture of disability and fibromyalgia that I've been in since 2002. My body is different. People say that I even look like a whole different person. The way I think about and experience myself, my body and the world has changed a lot too. I find myself willing to take

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[inflectionpoint]

I am so happy for you and so happy to see this post!

[kalakumari]

thank you dear!!! Haven't seen you in ages and I hope maybe to run into you soon???

[kittenkissies]

They recommend that with young children with disabilities! I hope it works for you also.

[kalakumari]

Yeah this society isn't really encouraging people to find a healthy balance in their lives or accept the huge wide diversity of physical variations, but as if I care what society thinks!!!

[biailisha]

When I was at my sickest period, I would circle some dates on the calendar that represent important event, or event that I think is important. Then I simply fight, and grind it to that day. Whether the day is truly THAT important is another matter, what matter is I arrive on that day, without laying in bed to wait for it.

[desdemmonna]

One day at a time, one goal at a time.