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Stickmen helping to build understanding and acceptance of hidden disabilities and chronic illness, in a way that empowers us. (Run by Hannah Ensor - who has #hypermobility #PoTS and probably other stuff.) +talking about personal experience of #disability
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Look what arrived today!
Thank you to everyone who gave feedback on the initial draft. I've tried to make it gentle enough that I wouldn't mind it being left on my car if I forget to put my badge out, but clear enough that someone not disabled might think twice before taking a disabled space again.
An A6 blue badge parking leaflet with blue border and 5 stickmen with various disabilities (inc hidden disabilities). It says
"Remember to put your blue badge up

If you are not disabled, please don’t park in designated disabled spaces, even ‘just for a moment’, as they may be the only way a disabled person can safely access the area. Thank you." 

Copyright Stickman Communications 2025.
Noooooooo!!!!!
Also see wax crayons. Green wax on EVERYTHING.
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intro post!🎊

hi angels!🧚 we’re two best friends, mash & lola, we’re autistic and love to dip our toes into everything creative👩🏻‍🎨 to help cope with the stress and isolation of life with chronic illness and caring🧸

here we’d like to share our jewellery with you☺️🔮

our stuff:
madewithsash.etsy.com 🪩🛍️
an old selfie of lola and mash. they are both white, lola on the left, a white woman holding up two peace signs smiling widely. she has brown hair with two pieces resting on either cheek and is wearing a lilac mesh dress. mash is on the right, they are fat, nonbinary, wearing a white shirt and black blazer. they are smiling as they take the selfie with one hand resting on the table with two rings. they have short green/blueish hair
Look what arrived today!
Thank you to everyone who gave feedback on the initial draft. I've tried to make it gentle enough that I wouldn't mind it being left on my car if I forget to put my badge out, but clear enough that someone not disabled might think twice before taking a disabled space again.
An A6 blue badge parking leaflet with blue border and 5 stickmen with various disabilities (inc hidden disabilities). It says
"Remember to put your blue badge up

If you are not disabled, please don’t park in designated disabled spaces, even ‘just for a moment’, as they may be the only way a disabled person can safely access the area. Thank you." 

Copyright Stickman Communications 2025.
just that I feel that little bit less horrendous, with a few more moments of clarity, and I recharge a little more effectively. And when your world is as small as mine, even a small expansion is a very beautiful thing.
It's hard to explain to non-disabled people how you can be pleased how much something is helping - but still be highly symptomatic, disabled and very limited! I just started B12 jabs and they've eased a layer of fatigue and brain fog. It's lovely. I still have lot of other fatigue, fog etc. It's -
Hannah, a white woman with brown hair (with a bit of grey) glasses, and a tired smile,  wearing a multi-coloured shawl over a dark green turtleneck.
Sometimes I look absolutely fine - but I am never symptom free. Understanding my hypermobility and all its effects have helped me build a life that works for me.
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Hypermobility is a key issue for me - and its important to remember that hypermobility can cause all sorts of other issues too, so it's rarely 'just hypermobility' - for me it means pain, joint instability, fatigue, autonomic dysfunction, gut issues, heart burn. -
It always surprises me just how big that effect can be! You put the phone down after and you realise you are utterly drained!
I believe I will be. I can’t believe how lucky I am to have found it. It even has a ramp to the front door and the barroom adaptations I need!!
I've paced to my absolute maximum ability - starting packing nearly 6 months ago, and had a lot of help with the actual move. All worth it, and absolutely love it. This sunset is from the lane I now live off.
soft golden sunset over distant hills, in the foreground is a tarmac lane with a 'national speed limit' sign, then a horse paddock with simple wooden fence, and a chestnut horse at the fence. Branches of trees with autumn leaves on appear in the top corners of the photo.
Stage 1 of moving house is complete and I have survived. I've moved into a rented room that will be my home until my wheelchair accessible annex is built - which is at least 6 months away. To say it's been challenging is an understatement.
Inside a large room, with wood trim on the ceiling, and a wood effect floor - there is a sofa ( with cushions and blanket), wardrobe, chest of drawers,, and on the right, a bookshelves and blocked in brick fireplace. there are still a few cardboard boxes stacked by the sofa The other end of the same room - with a corner of the sofa visible - it is facing towards a padio door. By the door is a white desk, a red armchair, then a window with a wood frame bed below it. (and the wardrobe and chest of drawers just visible at the side of the photo). There is lots of floor space for a wheelchair to get round.
Not being able to easily spot a disability doesn't mean it isn't disabling! Someone healthy looking who parks in a disabled bay may not be wrong, selfish etc. They may have a disability that you haven't noticed.
(sticker from www.stickmancommunications.co.uk/product-page... )
Rectangular blue sticker stating "Not every disability is visible" with 4 stickmen: walking with pain zaps and swirling exhausted eyes, with an artificial limb, out of breath, and a fatigue zombie.
It arrived!!! So I was able to have lunch. Now it’s time to assemble it!
Waiting for a bed frame to be delivered at some point in the next hour. Absolutely cannot do anything else while awaiting. The world is on pause til it arrives.
There are SO many conditions that can affect our ability to speak and make it harder - from conditions like TMJD which make moving the mouth painful, to strokes, to fatigue, to neurodivergence. But often what we need is similar: people to give us time to find our words - and listen to them.
difficulty speaking card with striped  border and 2 stickmen having a chat, with text "I find speaking difficult. Please give me time to say what I want to say. I'll let you know if I need help with it."
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🎤 Ask the Experts: Hypermobility Edition
🆓Event🗓️ 16 Oct⏰ 7pm BST📍 Zoom + ▶️
👩‍⚕️ @Jo Southall (Occupational Therapist) + Reema Chadha (Physio + Bollywood dancer!) share their tips on pacing, joint protection, mobility aids & more
🔗 hypermobility.org/events
#Hypermobility #AskTheExperts #JointWellness

🖼️ Image Description (Alt Text):
A promotional graphic for an online event hosted by the Hypermobility Syndromes Association titled "Ask the Experts." The background features a vibrant gradient of purples and blues. At the top, the event title is written in bold white text. Below, two circular speaker portraits are displayed side by side:
- Left: Reema Chadha, Clinical Lead Physiotherapist, smiling and wearing a dark top. A small microphone icon overlays the bottom of her photo.
- Right: Jo Southall, Independent Occupational Therapist, smiling and wearing glasses, with a similar microphone icon.
🕖 Event Details:
- Date: 16 October 2025
- Time: 7:00pm to 8:00pm (UK time)
- Website: hypermobility.org/events (displayed at the bottom in white text)
🌳 Logo:
In the bottom corner, the Hypermobility Syndromes Association logo features a stylized tree with multicolored leaves, symbolizing diversity and support.
Curls up and whimpers. I mean, really pleased with what‘s Got done, had fabulous help. But oh my word i need to curl up in bed with a heat pack. (And thats what I’ll do after my cuppa)
Yep. It just added amother layer of exhaustion. But it’s not too long til bedtime.
Weirdly reassuring as someone who just managed to choke for 5 minutes on a croissant I ate half an hour ago! I am not alone. seriously though, hope you are ok.