Weekends can be tough for people who have chronic illness as the expectation is that they should be filled with fun/activities/housework. This is a gentle reminder to my fellow #me #chronicillness #spoonie travellers:

It’s ok to rest - it’s not self-indulgent or lazy, it’s necessary for survival 💜

Currently in an #ME flare. I was diagnosed as a teen 25 years ago and I am STILL learning to accept my diagnosis and it’s ok to rest. It’s an ongoing process as each time I reach a level of acceptance, the #ME deteriorates and the grieving/learning process starts anew.
#MECFS #Spoonie #Longcovid

The last 13 years of the Tories has shown that people with disabilities are not a priority, now the removal of a disabilities minister confirms it.

People with disabilities are vulnerable to the very people that are supposed to help.
#disabilityrights #disabilityjustice #mecfs

A reminder (especially at this hectic time of year) to slow down, breathe and truly live in the small things.

On #HumanRightsDay, a reminder of what’s contained in The Universal Declaration of Human Rights. I can’t believe that in 2023 in the UK we have defend it against politicians who don’t understand that taking away human rights from one group of people takes them away from ALL people.

Good morning all! Especially to those who need to take the weekend to rest and replenish but have that nagging voice that tells them they must be “productive” this weekend by “doing” things. This is a friendly reminder that simply being and resting is necessary and important.

My first post on BlueSky. I am hoping this will be a friendlier and more inclusive space than you-know-where.
My interests (in no particular order):
• politics
• social justice
• intersectional feminism
• human rights
• Ending violence against cis and trans women and girls
• mental health/trauma