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Beverley Butterfly
@beverleybutterfly.bsky.social
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Disabled vintage witch|🦋thrifting crafting & witchcraft|🦋Blogger|You Tuber - links below 🦋
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https://beverleybutterfly.co.uk/
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nywolforg.bsky.social
The best howls inspire others 🐺
April 14, 2025 at 1:03 AM
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politicsjoe.bsky.social
Former Conservative MP Craig Williams has been charged along with 14 others with betting offences following bets placed on the date of the 2024 General Election.
April 14, 2025 at 10:23 AM
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niallharbison.bsky.social
Today is a good day…

📨 Shaggy has 22 applications for a forever home from around the world.

🌺 Alba’s flowers are growing beautifully

⛳️ Rory brought it home

Shaggy says have a lovely week and be kind to each other 🥰🙏
April 14, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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achronicvoice.com
“When it comes to #grief, it can be easier to distract or push away your #feelings, especially if u have other people who rely on u..but that doesn’t mean that my feelings are not valid or that I should ignore them": buff.ly/e3dweu4

by @beverleybutterfly.bsky.social
#MentalHealthMatters #loss
Mindfully Coping with Grief -
Today I thought we would have a chat about mindfully coping with grief, as it is something I am currently experiencing.
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April 4, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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achronicvoice.com
"I have an #accessible #exercise #playlist with about 300 routines all for people who are #disabled. I do one every evening before bed depending on how active my day has been and how I am feeling.": buff.ly/vJFJOay

by @beverleybutterfly.bsky.social
#ChronicIllness
Becoming More Active With Chronic Illness -
We all know how important exercise is, but becoming more active with chronic illness is not easy. It can cause flares of pain and fatigue
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April 4, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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achronicvoice.com
"Unfortunately, as me and my husband found out 5 years ago, becoming a #carer can happen suddenly & to anyone. We never thought #mom needed help she hid it from us, until she had a fall, and we were called to help her.": buff.ly/1SvTrSo

by @beverleybutterfly.bsky.social
#caregivers #family #health
Improving Communication as a Caregiver -
Today I want to talk about improving communication as a caregiver and why it is so important to set boundaries.
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April 14, 2025 at 1:30 AM
beverleybutterfly.bsky.social
New #YouTubevideo: #Witchcraft #BookReview - #Pisces #Witch [CC] hope you enjoy it don't forget to share & subscribe xx
youtu.be/aKj8ahg4WGU?...
March 29, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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liamthorp.bsky.social
As this government came to power I and many others urged them to scrap the two-child benefit limit, which would instantly have taken 250,000 kids out of poverty.

Not only did they not do that, their policies will now push a further 250,000 people (inc 50k kids) into poverty. Deeply demoralising.
March 26, 2025 at 9:54 PM
beverleybutterfly.bsky.social
"I just hated that I couldn’t do things in my order, and I felt very #overwhelmed and just wanted it to be done."

New #blogpost: #Coping with #Change - www.bloomingmindfulness.co.uk/coping-with-...
March 26, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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achronicvoice.com
“I was a #nurse before I became too sick..As #medical professionals, you are conditioned to want to heal & I often got the impression that..they could make [ #illnesses] better”: buff.ly/NyYHRPS

by @beverleybutterfly.bsky.social
#ChronicPain #ChronicIllness
How my thoughts on chronic illness have changed -
In this week’s blog post, I thought we would chat about how my thoughts on chronic illness have changed. So, grab a cup of tea lets chat.
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March 26, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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achronicvoice.com
“the #BenefitsSystem for those of us needing #disability is..traumatic..& so many of us live worrying the small amount we get & need will be taken from us at any moment.” (Things I wish people wouldn’t say about my #ChronicIllnesses): buff.ly/0DLH0SQ

by @beverleybutterfly.bsky.social
#spoonies
Things I wish people wouldn’t say about my chronic illnesses -
In this weeks post, I thought I would talk about things I wish people wouldn’t say about my chronic illnesses. This is an important one!!
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March 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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achronicvoice.com
“ #Fatigue seems to come out of nowhere, it affects every decision, every hobby & every time I leave the house. I cannot do anything without 1st thinking about when I will rest, or if I will have enough energy left": buff.ly/4bp8Lz9

by @beverleybutterfly.bsky.social
#ChronicPain #ChronicFatigue
Frustrated with fatigue -
I have not done a post like this for a while, most of the time I try to use my life as a teaching moment, but I’m just frustrated with fatigue!
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March 22, 2025 at 7:30 PM
beverleybutterfly.bsky.social
Tell Me You're #ChronicallyIll Without Telling Me You're Chronically Ill (52 Chronic Illness Memes) www.achronicvoice.com/2024/09/30/t... @achronicvoice.com
Tell Me You're Chronically Ill Without Telling Me You're Chronically Ill (52 Chronic Illness Memes)
Tell me you're chronically ill without telling me you're chronically ill - chronic illness memes inspired by the TikTok trend, "Tell me without telling me"!
www.achronicvoice.com
March 26, 2025 at 1:47 PM
beverleybutterfly.bsky.social
I cannot wait for you to see my latest #YouTubevideo where I create a #GRIMOIRESPREAD about my #ANIMALSPIRITS!! Don't forget to share and subscribe xx #artmagic #witchcraft
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March 21, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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achronicvoice.com
Being open & honest about your #MentalHealth or #ChronicIllnesses can be very overwhelming & scary at first. But it is by being open about them, that we can help others the most": buff.ly/MkycTwX

by @beverleybutterfly.bsky.social
#advocacy #advocate #NotAlone
Tips for Blogging with Chronic Illnesses -
Today I thought I would share some tips for blogging with chronic illnesses because it has been so important in my life these tips may help you.
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March 20, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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achronicvoice.com
"My #birthday #wishes for the year ahead come at a time when I yearn to be able to make my #dreams come true. I want more out of life & I think many people who struggle with #ChronicIllnesses and get to be creeping to 50 feel the same.": buff.ly/fU3eTaq

by @beverleybutterfly.bsky.social
#spoonie
My Birthday Wishes for the Year Ahead -
It is my birthday week, so, I thought this week we would chat about my birthday wishes for the year ahead, let’s get into it.
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March 16, 2025 at 9:30 AM
beverleybutterfly.bsky.social
It's my birthday 🎂
March 16, 2025 at 8:50 AM
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longcovidadvoc.com
💌 Some wise souls have joined us for #LongCovidAwarenessDay
Agreeing we urgently need funding for:

⭐ biomarkers
⭐ pathophysiology
⭐ treatments

@ashleydaltonmp.bsky.social
@england.nhs.uk
@nihr.bsky.social

#Postcards4LC
Digital graphic with a deep blue background, featuring an image of Spock in a round frame edged with purple and light blue. Text in bright purple reads "What would Spock say?" The main text advocates for Long Covid research funding, listed above hashtags #LongCovidAwareness, #VoiceOfReason, #Postcards4LC, and #FundLongCovid. A hand icon is in the upper right corner.
March 15, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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disabledphil.bsky.social
This is a transparent move to drive a wedge between mental illness and physical disability. Both need support. We are stronger together. They won't stop here. Every disabled person needs to stand in solidarity to protect support for all who need it ♿✊ #PIP #WelfareCuts
shrinkatlarge.bsky.social Dr Jay Watts @shrinkatlarge.bsky.social · Mar 15
The Times reports people will only be eligible for PIP if they score at least 4 points ***in a single activity*** (and more overall). This specifically discriminates against people with mental illness, who generally score fewer points across multiple areas. It would be an absolute disaster. 1/3
March 15, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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shrinkatlarge.bsky.social
A good #SocialSecurity system doesn’t just protect disabled & unemployed people—it protects all of us.

Lose your job? Get sick? Care for a loved one? Stuck in a minimally waged job that barely covers rent? You’ll need it too.

When the safety net breaks, we all fall. That’s why we must all fight.
March 15, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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shrinkatlarge.bsky.social
Last Friday, Labour leaked their disability cuts plans to ITV leading to panic, despair, hopelessness and a noticeable spike in suicidal ideation in disabled communities.

Rachel Reeves wouldn’t have noticed this though as she was enjoying a free box at a Sabrina Carpenter gig.
March 15, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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ptswithpower.com
Also we gain so much experience, perspective, knowledge, understanding and skill from becoming #disabled. It's wild to me that people don't consider it an asset.

#DisabilitySky
rebellionista.bsky.social Rebel @rebellionista.bsky.social · Mar 15
Whenever I think about disability and eugenics, I think of Stephen Hawking. Utterly brilliant man, trapped in a crap body.

If people discard the disabled, you’re going to miss out amazing people that are simply unwell. It’s so narrow minded and such a waste.
March 15, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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achronicvoice.com
“You cannot ignore that using your eyes, holding the #book or device & using your brain all use up energy. So, when planning your day, make sure you have rest breaks included": buff.ly/3BeJ8kj

by @beverleybutterfly.bsky.social
#reading #ChronicFatigue #ChronicPain #spoonie
Reading every day with chronic illness -
reading every day with chronic illness is not easy, I use some tactics so I can read more so let me share them and maybe they will also help you
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March 15, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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shrinkatlarge.bsky.social
New: “A number of new MPs who spoke to the Guardian said they did not believe the government could push ahead with plans to freeze some personal independence payments given the scale of the backlash”. ✔️✔️✔️(though not just PIP). Please -if you have the spoons - write to your MP if you haven’t already.
Alt text: A screenshot of The Guardian website with a headline about Labour MPs warning No. 10 that frontbenchers could quit over disability benefits plans. The subheading states that backlash may prevent Keir Starmer from pushing ahead with freezing some Personal Independence Payments (PIP). The article is by Jessica Elgot and Aletha Adu, published on 14 March 2025. The image shows Keir Starmer in a suit, stepping out of No. 10 Downing Street, while a staff member looks out from behind the door.
March 14, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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kmunday.bsky.social
I applied for Access to Work 9 months back. I was supposed to hear back 6 months at the latest.

I got the emotional and physical energy to call them today.

The automated service hung up. Twice.

The government doesn't want disabled people in work. They don't.

#NoAccessNoWork
March 14, 2025 at 7:23 PM