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To all those dealing with chronic illness, isolated due to COVID or trying to support a loved one through a chronic illness Christmas - this article is for you.

It’s for all of us who’ve been left behind. Who’ve had to establish new traditions & find joy in the darkest of times.

You’re not alone:
A Chronic Illness Christmas
When you're chronically ill, the holidays can be lonely. Feelings of guilt are common. A look at how to set boundaries, support other disabled people and a reminder that you're never alone.
www.disabledginger.com
December 25, 2024 at 10:42 PM
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Recognize that good health is a gift that shouldn’t be risked unnecessarily - and start refusing to risk the health of other people. Wearing a mask says you care about yourself and your community.

It says that no one is expendable. No one is the exception. /end
December 1, 2024 at 4:39 AM
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This denial runs so deep - people will decide they simply “don’t do sick” and shun you if you can’t hide your disabilities.

I’ve had it happen with friends & family. If my sickness remained invisible - I was tolerated. If I could no longer hide? I was abandoned:
Family Abandonment During Covid Pandemic. They 'Don't Do Sick'.
A look at relationship dynamics, ableism and the importance of setting (and sticking) to personal boundaries
www.disabledginger.com
November 30, 2024 at 3:15 AM
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With Trump winning the election - bodily autonomy is more important than ever. We’ve seen the ease with which some places have instituted abortion & mask bans.

He’s threatened access to vaccines, safe water, healthcare & more.

Mask up now & help us fight for the right to protect ourselves.
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Nassau County, NY Makes Masking Illegal - Why Medical Exemptions Aren't the Answer
Defendants of mask bans point to medical exemptions as proof that disabled people have nothing to worry about. They're wrong. A look at why bans are ableist, discriminatory and dangerous.
www.disabledginger.com
November 23, 2024 at 7:14 AM