Faith and Spoons
@faithandspoons.bsky.social
Faith and spoons.
https://faithandspoons.blogspot.com/
Unapologetically me. Canadian. Middle Aged.
Disabled. Using the voice god gave me.
https://faithandspoons.blogspot.com/
Unapologetically me. Canadian. Middle Aged.
Disabled. Using the voice god gave me.
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"The loss of identity is usually a slow process, as you first try to keep things glued together with willpower fueled by cheap denial."
"It works in the beginning, but [breaks down] quickly & unpredictably…The Loss of Identity From Chronic Illness is a Form of Trauma." #MultipleSclerosis #disability
"It works in the beginning, but [breaks down] quickly & unpredictably…The Loss of Identity From Chronic Illness is a Form of Trauma." #MultipleSclerosis #disability
Loss of Identity with Chronic Illness & The Plot Twist: Sharpened Self-Worth
The loss of identity with chronic illness is an inevitable trauma experienced with a new diagnosis. Here's how to regain your self-worth.
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January 4, 2026 at 2:22 PM
"The loss of identity is usually a slow process, as you first try to keep things glued together with willpower fueled by cheap denial."
"It works in the beginning, but [breaks down] quickly & unpredictably…The Loss of Identity From Chronic Illness is a Form of Trauma." #MultipleSclerosis #disability
"It works in the beginning, but [breaks down] quickly & unpredictably…The Loss of Identity From Chronic Illness is a Form of Trauma." #MultipleSclerosis #disability
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When Covid first started, I felt hope.
I genuinely believed we would move forward as a more inclusive society.
That disabled people would start receiving the accommodations they had needed for years (like remote work).
That hope was crushed when we rushed back to normal
I genuinely believed we would move forward as a more inclusive society.
That disabled people would start receiving the accommodations they had needed for years (like remote work).
That hope was crushed when we rushed back to normal
January 5, 2026 at 8:21 AM
When Covid first started, I felt hope.
I genuinely believed we would move forward as a more inclusive society.
That disabled people would start receiving the accommodations they had needed for years (like remote work).
That hope was crushed when we rushed back to normal
I genuinely believed we would move forward as a more inclusive society.
That disabled people would start receiving the accommodations they had needed for years (like remote work).
That hope was crushed when we rushed back to normal
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If you’re struggling right now, know that you’re not alone.
It’s ok if everything feels like it’s too much.
It’s ok if you can’t show up the way you want to.
It’s ok if you have to unplug, disappear, retreat or take a break.
Self care is resistance.
It’s ok if everything feels like it’s too much.
It’s ok if you can’t show up the way you want to.
It’s ok if you have to unplug, disappear, retreat or take a break.
Self care is resistance.
January 3, 2026 at 11:47 AM
If you’re struggling right now, know that you’re not alone.
It’s ok if everything feels like it’s too much.
It’s ok if you can’t show up the way you want to.
It’s ok if you have to unplug, disappear, retreat or take a break.
Self care is resistance.
It’s ok if everything feels like it’s too much.
It’s ok if you can’t show up the way you want to.
It’s ok if you have to unplug, disappear, retreat or take a break.
Self care is resistance.
I don't make resolutions. I try to focus on just working on myself regularly so that it's a higher rate of success. But I have realized over this break that I definitely need to get much better at self care. Now that I feel like me again, I refuse to go back to how I felt before.
January 3, 2026 at 4:24 PM
I don't make resolutions. I try to focus on just working on myself regularly so that it's a higher rate of success. But I have realized over this break that I definitely need to get much better at self care. Now that I feel like me again, I refuse to go back to how I felt before.
I don't think a break has ever felt so good. I can now mostly relax until we start back up Jan 5th. School stuff needs to be done but at least all that stuff happens at home. And we don't need anymore 630 wake ups after tomorrow. #faithandspoons
December 18, 2025 at 5:56 PM
I don't think a break has ever felt so good. I can now mostly relax until we start back up Jan 5th. School stuff needs to be done but at least all that stuff happens at home. And we don't need anymore 630 wake ups after tomorrow. #faithandspoons
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"[ #AliceWong ] passed away this month, tho her #legacy will live on..The #Disability Visibility Project will continue her work & she will be remembered for her powerful interviews & for amplifying the voices of #DisabledPeople.": buff.ly/zqdUKTM
by @beverleybutterfly.bsky.social
#advocate #spoonie
by @beverleybutterfly.bsky.social
#advocate #spoonie
Disability History Month Reflections: Amplifying Powerful Voices -
Honoring the legacies of trailblazing disabled LGBTQ+ activists for Disability History Month — visibility, community, and radical joy.
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November 23, 2025 at 8:30 AM
"[ #AliceWong ] passed away this month, tho her #legacy will live on..The #Disability Visibility Project will continue her work & she will be remembered for her powerful interviews & for amplifying the voices of #DisabledPeople.": buff.ly/zqdUKTM
by @beverleybutterfly.bsky.social
#advocate #spoonie
by @beverleybutterfly.bsky.social
#advocate #spoonie
Bazaar season is finally past. And I'm surprised by how much fun it was this year. As we creep up to advent, I'm looking forward to stepping back slowing down and really enjoying the season. #churchlife
November 23, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Bazaar season is finally past. And I'm surprised by how much fun it was this year. As we creep up to advent, I'm looking forward to stepping back slowing down and really enjoying the season. #churchlife
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“If it’s that bad, you would have help!”
Help doesn’t magically arrive when you become disabled.
You’re not assigned a caregiver or given more money based on severity.
Many need more help than they’re getting.
If you’re struggling tonight, know you’re not alone.
Many of us are with you.
Help doesn’t magically arrive when you become disabled.
You’re not assigned a caregiver or given more money based on severity.
Many need more help than they’re getting.
If you’re struggling tonight, know you’re not alone.
Many of us are with you.
November 23, 2025 at 10:18 AM
“If it’s that bad, you would have help!”
Help doesn’t magically arrive when you become disabled.
You’re not assigned a caregiver or given more money based on severity.
Many need more help than they’re getting.
If you’re struggling tonight, know you’re not alone.
Many of us are with you.
Help doesn’t magically arrive when you become disabled.
You’re not assigned a caregiver or given more money based on severity.
Many need more help than they’re getting.
If you’re struggling tonight, know you’re not alone.
Many of us are with you.
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MY God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me, / and art so far from my help, and from the words of my complaint?
Psalm 22.1 (1962 Book of Common Prayer, page 354)
Psalm 22.1 (1962 Book of Common Prayer, page 354)
October 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM
MY God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me, / and art so far from my help, and from the words of my complaint?
Psalm 22.1 (1962 Book of Common Prayer, page 354)
Psalm 22.1 (1962 Book of Common Prayer, page 354)
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I love this article. It describes Drumpf well
"Behold the festering carcass...."
"Behold the festering carcass...."
October 2, 2025 at 5:49 PM
I love this article. It describes Drumpf well
"Behold the festering carcass...."
"Behold the festering carcass...."
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Being disabled is a minority group you can join at any time.
Everyone believes they will be the exception. That it won’t happen to them, or when it does they will “try harder” than us
The truth is most people will become disabled.
Health is both fragile & temporary.
Engage in disability justice
Everyone believes they will be the exception. That it won’t happen to them, or when it does they will “try harder” than us
The truth is most people will become disabled.
Health is both fragile & temporary.
Engage in disability justice
September 25, 2025 at 5:06 AM
Being disabled is a minority group you can join at any time.
Everyone believes they will be the exception. That it won’t happen to them, or when it does they will “try harder” than us
The truth is most people will become disabled.
Health is both fragile & temporary.
Engage in disability justice
Everyone believes they will be the exception. That it won’t happen to them, or when it does they will “try harder” than us
The truth is most people will become disabled.
Health is both fragile & temporary.
Engage in disability justice
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I've had some realizations about #church lately that leave me questioning.
Church has become a popularity contest within a kindergarten class.
Less and less do I see Jesus within. Instead I see good people being pushed out/walking away because they follow Jesus, rather than the crowd.
Church has become a popularity contest within a kindergarten class.
Less and less do I see Jesus within. Instead I see good people being pushed out/walking away because they follow Jesus, rather than the crowd.
September 20, 2025 at 7:08 PM
I've had some realizations about #church lately that leave me questioning.
Church has become a popularity contest within a kindergarten class.
Less and less do I see Jesus within. Instead I see good people being pushed out/walking away because they follow Jesus, rather than the crowd.
Church has become a popularity contest within a kindergarten class.
Less and less do I see Jesus within. Instead I see good people being pushed out/walking away because they follow Jesus, rather than the crowd.
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If your app ignores accessibility, you’re not just excluding some people.
You’re excluding everyone
You’re excluding everyone
September 15, 2025 at 3:03 PM
If your app ignores accessibility, you’re not just excluding some people.
You’re excluding everyone
You’re excluding everyone
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The Washington Post torched free speech by firing Karen Attiah, the last Black female opinion columnist, for daring to quote truth.
This isn’t journalism, it’s cowardice: silencing voices that challenge power, gutting the First Amendment, and betraying readers who demand a free press. ✊🏾🔥
This isn’t journalism, it’s cowardice: silencing voices that challenge power, gutting the First Amendment, and betraying readers who demand a free press. ✊🏾🔥
September 15, 2025 at 5:45 PM
The Washington Post torched free speech by firing Karen Attiah, the last Black female opinion columnist, for daring to quote truth.
This isn’t journalism, it’s cowardice: silencing voices that challenge power, gutting the First Amendment, and betraying readers who demand a free press. ✊🏾🔥
This isn’t journalism, it’s cowardice: silencing voices that challenge power, gutting the First Amendment, and betraying readers who demand a free press. ✊🏾🔥
If you don't have have a way to include disabled people, in programs AND in running programs in your church then you are not accessible. #faithandspoons #faith #disabled #chronicillness #writing
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Churches and Accessibility vs Churches and Inclusion.
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September 12, 2025 at 8:58 PM
If you don't have have a way to include disabled people, in programs AND in running programs in your church then you are not accessible. #faithandspoons #faith #disabled #chronicillness #writing
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I'm pretty sure I'm being slowly phased out of my church. They quietly reached out for volunteers to do things I've been doing in the bulletin without talking to me first. And had the nerve to have me print and fold the bulletin.. #chronicillness #faithandspoons
September 12, 2025 at 2:09 PM
I'm pretty sure I'm being slowly phased out of my church. They quietly reached out for volunteers to do things I've been doing in the bulletin without talking to me first. And had the nerve to have me print and fold the bulletin.. #chronicillness #faithandspoons
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Nerve to Write is a new online magazine for disabled, chronically ill, and neurodivergent writers to showcase creative innovation and build crip community. We are officially open for free submissions of poetry, fiction, nonfiction, hybrid writing, and artwork!
September 1, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Nerve to Write is a new online magazine for disabled, chronically ill, and neurodivergent writers to showcase creative innovation and build crip community. We are officially open for free submissions of poetry, fiction, nonfiction, hybrid writing, and artwork!
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A wise traveler enjoys the ride without fearing the bumps, knowing the journey is temporary but their essence is the steady ground beneath.
Acharya Tadany
#tadany #spirituality #vedanta #inspiration
Acharya Tadany
#tadany #spirituality #vedanta #inspiration
September 1, 2025 at 2:35 PM
A wise traveler enjoys the ride without fearing the bumps, knowing the journey is temporary but their essence is the steady ground beneath.
Acharya Tadany
#tadany #spirituality #vedanta #inspiration
Acharya Tadany
#tadany #spirituality #vedanta #inspiration
I thought the summer was going to be something of a shift for me. But I didn't even get to see Summer because of thoughtless people. September/Autumn WILL definitely be something and it ways I never saw coming because it's already begun. #faithandspoons #chronicillness
September 1, 2025 at 2:24 PM
I thought the summer was going to be something of a shift for me. But I didn't even get to see Summer because of thoughtless people. September/Autumn WILL definitely be something and it ways I never saw coming because it's already begun. #faithandspoons #chronicillness
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Boycott. Trade and barter. Strike. Share resources. Garden. De-arrest. Sabotage. Obstruct. Educate. Mutual aid. Community closets and fridges. Thrift. Shop local.
It’s gonna get bad. It’s gonna be a long time. We can and will win.
It’s gonna get bad. It’s gonna be a long time. We can and will win.
August 24, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Boycott. Trade and barter. Strike. Share resources. Garden. De-arrest. Sabotage. Obstruct. Educate. Mutual aid. Community closets and fridges. Thrift. Shop local.
It’s gonna get bad. It’s gonna be a long time. We can and will win.
It’s gonna get bad. It’s gonna be a long time. We can and will win.
.@sarahbessey.bsky.social wrote a Friday essay for her Field Notes Substack. I highly recommend. ESPECIALLY as we head into gearing up for Welcome Back Sunday.
We're all replaceable. But I would also add, my own. Do not let anyone make you the default solution.
We're all replaceable. But I would also add, my own. Do not let anyone make you the default solution.
August 24, 2025 at 2:40 PM
.@sarahbessey.bsky.social wrote a Friday essay for her Field Notes Substack. I highly recommend. ESPECIALLY as we head into gearing up for Welcome Back Sunday.
We're all replaceable. But I would also add, my own. Do not let anyone make you the default solution.
We're all replaceable. But I would also add, my own. Do not let anyone make you the default solution.
"We all need to know what it means to be honest. Honesty is more than not lying. It is truth telling, truth speaking, truth living, and truth loving.”
~ James Faust
#quote #honesty #faithandspoons
~ James Faust
#quote #honesty #faithandspoons
August 24, 2025 at 2:12 PM
"We all need to know what it means to be honest. Honesty is more than not lying. It is truth telling, truth speaking, truth living, and truth loving.”
~ James Faust
#quote #honesty #faithandspoons
~ James Faust
#quote #honesty #faithandspoons