I hope y'all don't mind me jumping in, I get mine from Chronically Colourful! They are a small business run by a disabled person as well 💖 I especially love the ones that match my hair

What is normally not seen are the recovery days that follows. Where even that beautify filter can't fully remove the under eye bags. The hot water bottle and additional meds to just keep mentally functioning if not physically.

These pictures are often shared online, the happy activity focused photos

Even so, I struggled immensely and had two days barely able to move. My HR monitor gives an idea as to why just getting dressed is so tiring for someone with disabilities like mine. I had to get dressed then lie down for a bit.

It's getting increasingly difficult to deal with stories about disabled people being "lazy, scrounging, benefit frauds"
I had to go to magistrates before I was awarded PIP. It is not the easy way to cash in, and it is not extra fun money. It doesn't even cover what I spend for my conditions.

The little boy-racer car I've had for 12 years has finally bit the dust.
That said, my new car has a boot that opens like a door and could fit my wheels+ a big suitcase!?
The future is now

Bessie loves snow days. It's great to watch her bounce around, but now it's melting and not as fun....

Sometimes I wish I could sleep for two months as well....

While I'm feeling very *disabled* by my conditions today, it feels like a good time to plug the charity I help to run, Leeds Paraclimbing Club. We help to make climbing accessible for all, improving the physical health and social wellbeing for disabled people.