Tag Archives: invisible disabilities

Embracing the Changing Landscape

If having Multiple Sclerosis has taught me anything, it’s to try to embrace change, however much I dislike it. I had another MRI in April of this year, my first in a while. I finally had my MRI follow up … Continue reading

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On What You Can’t See

I was asked to speak at a conference at work about what it is like to live with two invisible disabilities. I immediately said yes. I’m open about my disabilities; heck, I write about it on here for everyone to … Continue reading

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Visible Invisible

I was asked to write an article for work for International Person’s With Disabilities Day. I wrote the following. It was put on the web site at work in a permanent place along with other people’s stories about living with … Continue reading

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Disabled and Fabulous

I’ve come to realize that sometimes, I have to look at things in a different way. Recently, I experienced what is known as ableism. I was asked why I was taking the elevator when everyone else was taking the stairs. … Continue reading

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The Invisible Sign

I was heading towards the bus this afternoon when one of those people that are asking for money for a charitable organization on the street stopped me. “Excuse me, Sir? How are you tonight?” “Good. Going to catch a bus.” … Continue reading

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