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I share #ChronicIllness, #ChronicPain, #disability & #MentalHealth info from VARIOUS #perspectives. #Lupus #Sjogrens #AntiphospholipidSyndrome #epilepsy Open to constructive chat, will block overly opinionated people. https://www.achronicvoice.com/

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A Chronic Voice @achronicvoice.com · Nov 18

My aim with this site is to raise #awareness about lifelong #illnesses from various #perspectives" - Check out my About Page for more info & resources! www.achronicvoice.com/about/ #ChronicPain #ChronicIllness

About - A Chronic Voice

More about A Chronic Voice, a blog that aims to raise awareness about chronic illness and disabilities through various perspectives.

www.achronicvoice.com

A Chronic Voice @achronicvoice.com · 1h

"But u do get to choose how u respond to the people who stay. The ones who fetch your hot water bottle. The ones who know your pharmacy schedule better than yr doctor. The ones who—god bless them—bring u the right tea bags.": buff.ly/ps6AhcW

#ChronicIllness #caregiver
by @unremarkableme.bsky.social

The Power of “I’m Sorry”Another Thing No One Warns You About

By Antonia at Unremarkable Me(Yes, I’m writing this with a heat pack on one side and an attitude problem on the other. If you were hoping for zen, you’ve knocked on the wrong blog.)So, Here's the…

A Chronic Voice @achronicvoice.com · 2h

"We can break down the #binary of East and West, for example. It’s about trying to break divisions between #people and open a greater sense of how we share far more than what differentiates us.": buff.ly/GaFRsgJ

via @publisherswkly.bsky.social
#philosophy #humanity #PersonalGrowth

Buddha, Socrates, and the ‘Good’ Life: PW Talks with Stephen Batchelor

Teacher and former Buddhist monk Stephen Batchelor traces surprising parallels between two revolutionary thought leaders and what it means for today in Buddha, Socrates, and Us: Ethical Living in…

A Chronic Voice @achronicvoice.com · 4h

"almost no studies included data on #ethnicity ..That is a serious gap, given that anatomical features like #pelvic shape, joint mobility, spinal alignment & culturally shaped movement patterns can vary across populations.": buff.ly/M3HTilX

via @theconversation.com
#childbirth #women #anatomy

Why we still don’t understand what happens to women’s bodies during labour

We know more about the mechanics of space than of childbirth. With no studies or evidence, care is based on assumptions, and women are paying the price.

A Chronic Voice @achronicvoice.com · 5h

"Has it been a difficult day or a busy week..? If you’re in need of a little lightness, here’s a mixed selection of cuteness & funnies to give you a lift & hopefully bring a #smile to your face.": buff.ly/GsB73Sx

via invisiblyme
#humor #spoonie #funny #StressRelief

September Funnies : Funny Photos & More To Make You Smile - Invisibly Me

A selection of funny photos & more, from bizarre brand dupes and fashion faux pas, to cute dog videos and bad dad jokes.

A Chronic Voice @achronicvoice.com · 7h

"Whilst it is important not to worry yourself sick(er), it is also important to be aware of potential #pregnancy complications as a result of #AntiphospholipidSyndrome, in order to better care and #advocate for yourself.": buff.ly/n8IFX0K

#MondayBlogs #ChronicIllness

Pregnancy, Miscarriage & Women's Health in Antiphospholipid Syndrome

A Chronic Voice @achronicvoice.com · 9h

"The world sees my #accomplishments but not the #meltdown that came after. It hears my voice on stage but not the spiral that came before. And when I collapse under the weight of it all, I’m asked, “What happened? You were doing so well.”": buff.ly/tKldLBV

via @psychologytoday.com
#InvisibleIllness

The Paradox of Invisible Disabilities

“You don’t look disabled.” In this post, I expose the painful truth behind that phrase and the double bind of living with an invisible disability.

A Chronic Voice @achronicvoice.com · 12h

" New Mobility Mag covers active #wheelchair #lifestyle with articles on recreation, travel, people, #health, relationships, media, culture, civil rights and resources. 85% of our readers have #disabilities.": buff.ly/7NTKYsl

#ChronicIllness
via publishedtodeath

21 Literary Markets for Disabled Writers

Helen Keller Updated 5/5/25 Though most literary journals are more than happy to accept submissions from disabled writers, there are o...

A Chronic Voice @achronicvoice.com · 14h

"It isn’t so much about conquering physical mountains, as overcoming the ones within us that block out the light. Travel at your own pace and time, but move towards it anyway.": buff.ly/KaGFZdF

#depression #MentalHealth #MondayBlogs #SelfCare #ChronicIllness

Give Your Best Anyway, Even When You're Feeling Depressed

This is just one of the many methods I employ to combat depression, and the lack of motivation that comes with it. I do have days where I just let myself be and lie in bed all day, which isn’t a bad…

A Chronic Voice @achronicvoice.com · 15h

"Lupus is a “classic” #AutoimmuneDisease ..Nearly every organ is at risk, leading to conditions like kidney & heart disease. But unlike many other #autoimmune or #ChronicIllnesses, #lupus can improve as patients reach their 60s and 70s.": buff.ly/uGVzQOr

via @ucsfcancer.bsky.social
#SLE

How Aging Quiets Lupus and Brings Relief to Some Older Patients

A Chronic Voice @achronicvoice.com · 16h

"Jenny and Amy share their #grief #experiences over the last year after losing their #mothers as well as the lessons they've gleamed from grief.": buff.ly/GC7owCf

via @lifesapolyp.bsky.social
#LifeLessons #loss

Our Lessons in Grief

Jenny and Amy share their grief experiences over the last year after losing their mothers as well as the lessons they've gleamed from grief. Get your Fierce Mama shirt, hoodie, or tote before 10/18…

A Chronic Voice @achronicvoice.com · 17h

“unspoken rule is..u r allowed to be #disabled only if u serve as a cautionary tale. Yr supposed to sit in the corner like a sad little prop the “what if” nightmare for the #healthy. But god forbid u look happy, stylish or in control.": buff.ly/0cnCzPg

by mylivinghell
#disability

The Unspoken Rulebook of Disabled Life

Disabled people are expected to be poor, meek, sad, and apologetic. Break that stereotype and society short-circuits. A raw, sarcastic blog post on the unspoken rules of disability.

A Chronic Voice @achronicvoice.com · 18h

“Growing up, she struggled with #society’s ill-fitting narrative ard #disability that either focused on #medical dysfunction or inspiration..made her feel like finding a #romantic partner as a #disabled woman was destined to be..impossible.”: buff.ly/GFhuCDx

via Athenacooper

The Extraordinary, Ordinary Nature of Love & Disability — Athena Cooper

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A Chronic Voice @achronicvoice.com · 20h

"we look well enough to be a ‘#capable’ person, yet we’re feeling just the opposite on the inside. Pain, fatigue and a boatload of other heavy feels weigh you down, yet no one else can see them.": buff.ly/W5IaDuj #InvisibleIllness #ChronicPain #spoonie #MondayBlogs

Are You a Capable Person? What Does That Even Mean? (A woman with multiple hands hold onto different productivity items, such as gadgets, a coffee cup and an alarm clock.)

A Chronic Voice @achronicvoice.com · 21h

“Running the #shower for 60-90 seconds, allowing it warm up before stepping under the spray, also means it is also doing some useful work in that time, flushing out many of the #microbes.”: buff.ly/aXOG7Ep

via bbc
#bacteria #bath #hygiene

Billions of bacteria lurk in your shower, just waiting to spray you in the face - should you be worried?

Your shower head and the pipes leading into it are a haven for bacteria and fungi. But some simple tricks can flush them down the drain.

A Chronic Voice @achronicvoice.com · 22h

“I also use the #personal #essay as a place to really, truly, gut-wrenchingly #SlowDown a moment, and allow it space to air out and breathe—like hang-dry laundry, contending with the wind.”: buff.ly/icmrePM

via @narrativelyacademy.bsky.social
#mindfulness #writer

How to Get Started on Writing Your Deepest, Most Honest, Most Personal Essays

We all have those things we know we want (maybe even have) to write about, but find difficult to get into. Here’s how I push myself to start getting those deeply personal essays onto the page.

A Chronic Voice @achronicvoice.com · 23h

“ #Relief or #grief? Both. Always both. And the sooner we stop pretending one cancels out the other, the sooner we can breathe, #adapt, and maybe even find a little humor in the mess.”: buff.ly/Tr0Uzoc

By EDSShare
#ChronicIllness #ChronicPain

Dx = Relief or Grief?

The Zebra’s Diagnosis (Dx) Response Dilemma Explained

A Chronic Voice @achronicvoice.com · 1d

“ #BackPain is the world’s leading cause of #disability, affecting more than 619 million people globally..Few conditions have such a wide range of causes — from temporary #muscle spasms to terminal metastatic #cancer.”: buff.ly/jS7z7Xv

via @AdairaLandrymd.bsky.social
#ChronicPain

Back Pain Is Common. Neurosurgeon Shares When To Worry And When To Act

Neurosurgeon shares symptoms of back pain that cause greater concern and treatment options patients should consider.

A Chronic Voice @achronicvoice.com · 1d

““ #Salmonella is a generalist,” Grote says. “It can use #nutrients that other #microbes cannot, resist bile and acidic conditions, and compete with the resident microbiota.””: buff.ly/FOiHsci

via @DiscoverMag.bsky.social
#eggs #germs

How Eggs Can Harbor Salmonella, Even When They Look Perfectly Clean

How do eggs get Salmonella? This bacteria poses a real threat to many eggs, but can easily be killed by cooking at a high heat.

A Chronic Voice @achronicvoice.com · 1d

“My #neurologist was waiting for me to have a #relapse to put me on #medications. This has given #anxiety about the impending doom of this relapse.”: buff.ly/4SNux6M

by @brainlessblogger.bsky.social
#MultipleSclerosis

I went to the ER a couple nights ago. I’m not sure that I am entirely needed to go at all in hindsight. You have to understand I was diagnosed with MS over the phone without consulting with m…

A Chronic Voice @achronicvoice.com · 1d

““Stop trying to paint bigger #paintings. You’re a small #artist, so paint small"..that advice changed everything for me. I stopped trying to be something that I wasn’t & started leaning hard into exactly who I was”: buff.ly/9HNxWRE

via @Aprillockhart.bsky.social
#disability #spoonie #adapting

A Chronic Voice @achronicvoice.com · 1d

I didn't leave Twitter even though Musk made it worse, because I still have community there and they're important to me. I feel the same as that friend about bsky, plus it has more of an echo chamber feel as well. That said, I've met new people here too, and they have been wonderful as well 🩵

A Chronic Voice @achronicvoice.com · 1d

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A Chronic Voice @achronicvoice.com · 1d

"I believe that competition amongst #spoonies is ridiculous. We’re outnumbered as it is & need to respect each other’s #perspectives, believe in each other’s pain & not become the society whom we claim is #ableist & abusive.": buff.ly/RJSzfeX

#MondayBlogs #ChronicIllness

#PerspectivesMatter
Competition amongst the chronically ill is ridiculous. We’re outnumbered as it stands. #StrongerTogether

Cathartic Writing At 1 Am (Post Panic Attack)

A Chronic Voice @achronicvoice.com · 1d

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A Chronic Voice @achronicvoice.com · 1d

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