Uncomfortable Revolution
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Living with illness and chronic disability means having some pretty awkward conversations. Uncomfortable Revolution is the place to share those uncomfortable moments, whether you're dealing with disability or illness -- or you love someone who is. Let's get awkward, together!
Uncomfortable Revolution
4M ago
"Anorexia and ARFID were all I knew; I had few memories before my eating disorder began." ©Oier / Adobe Stock
ARFID recovery stories: embracing life beyond ARFID
I became fascinated by psychology at age ten, around the same age that I began listening to the nagging thought in my mind: If you eat, you’ll get sick.
The early signs: battling anxiety and sensory overwhelm
I grew up a skinny, androgynous child, buried in thick books and too-large clothing. I had sensory issues, and could not tolerate changes in temperature or clothing that “felt wrong,” or any aspect of the enviro ..read more
Uncomfortable Revolution
4M ago
“I had always assumed I went blind for a reason beyond human control, so what was the point in trying to overthrow the Creator's grand design?” ©bymandesigns / Adobe Stock
Feeling the anointing
“Y3 dede (make some noise), y3 dede, y3 dede….It’s a miracle! It’s a miracle! It’s a miracle! Somebody scream!!!”
“Ushers, grab the mother away…Grab her...Good...Good. Everyone calm down...Now, the last question... how many fingers am I holding?”
When I woke up today, of all the things I had thought I’d be doing, faking healing was not on my to-do list. And yet here I was- in front of a ..read more
Uncomfortable Revolution
7M ago
“In every shared smile and laughter; in every silent prayer answered; in every opportunity that comes your way – may you know Mom is still with you, even though she’s gone.”
| Photo Credit: ©Maria Sbytova / Adobe Stock
Healing after losing a mom to cancer: My personal story
Healing after losing a mom to cancer: My personal story Saying goodbye to my mom A decade since my mom died of cancer: life lessons Keep fighting It’s okay to be angry sometimes There can be beauty in pain Be greater than what you suffer Hold on to each other The power of self-care and therapy in the healing process Grie ..read more
Uncomfortable Revolution
7M ago
"Remember that everyone experiences fibromyalgia pain differently, so it's important to personalize your description based on your own symptoms." | Photo Credit:©peopleimages.com / Adobe Stock
How to describe fibromyalgia pain
Explaining fibromyalgia pain to loved ones: a guide How can we express the full spectrum of fibromyalgia pain to those who don't live it? Key facts about fibromyalgia pain How does fibromyalgia pain differ from other types of pain? How to explain fibromyalgia pain to your partner How to explain fibromyalgia pain to your children? Explain fibromyalgia pain to youn ..read more
Uncomfortable Revolution
8M ago
Has genuine disability representation in the media changed? | Photo credit: ©supermelon / Adobe Stock
Disability representation in media The state of disability representation in media
When I asked my Facebook friends to name characters showing disability representation in the media, they mentioned a diverse range from Artie on "Glee" to Tyrion from "Game of Thrones". Given these examples, one might assume the media adequately represents disabled people.
But what do we mean by "disability representation"? Does it solely revolve around numbers? Disability representation in the media goes be ..read more
Uncomfortable Revolution
8M ago
"Researchers still find the idea of autistic women as sexual beings hard to accept, and still perpetuate misunderstandings about when, how and why we have sex." | Photo Credit: @Rawpixel.com / Adobe Stock
Unveiling intimacy: the truth about Autistic women and sex – pain, pleasure, and the power of knowledge
Unveiling intimacy: the truth about Autistic women and sex – pain, pleasure, and the power of knowledge Why it’s time to be honest about autistic women and sex Imagining every detail: I couldn’t find the words: Listen to this story about Autistic Women and Sex
Unlocking the realm of hum ..read more
Uncomfortable Revolution
8M ago
“In the labyrinth of coping with kidney disease, a resolute attitude emerges as a guiding light, piercing through the shadows of adversity.” | Photo Credit: ©CemSelvi / Adobe Stock
Coping with kidney disease Kidney disease: a rollercoaster of challenges and triumphs
Read on if you're seeking guidance on effectively coping with kidney disease. In a mere few years, I transitioned from a spirited 20-year-old student deeply engaged in sports and fitness studies to someone grappling with kidney failure, eventually earning the moniker of the "Fastest Sick Person in Europe." My journey has equipp ..read more
Uncomfortable Revolution
8M ago
Within the lines of these spina bifida poems, a body becomes both canvas and storyteller, weaving tales of resilience and redefinition. | Photo Credit: Branden / Adobe Stock
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Spina Bifida Poems: The Foot
Spina Bifida Poems: The Foot Navigating the terrain of spina bifida through poetry The Foot The Foot (the other one) Surgery List
Navigating the terrain of sp ..read more
Uncomfortable Revolution
8M ago
Why is it that nothing feels good anymore, and everything no longer brings a sense of pleasure? | Photo credit: ©Goffkein / Adobe Stock
Why does nothing feel good anymore? Depression isn’t just sadness – it’s often a loss of pleasure
Ciara McCabe, University of Reading
It’s often thought that if someone is depressed, they will feel sad or low most of the time. But what many don’t realise is that these aren’t the only symptoms of depression. Another common symptom of depression that is sometimes overlooked is the feeling that you no longer find the things you used to enjoy to be ..read more
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8M ago
"Being disabled is not what holds us back—it’s the barriers we face every day." | Photo Credit ©Drobot Dean / Adobe Stock
Growing up with club feet
I am disabled.
Three simple words, aren’t they? But you have no idea how long it’s taken me to come to terms with them.
Back in the seventies, I was born with club feet twisted at an odd angle. Right from the beginning of my life, I underwent a series of sometimes painful—almost always uncomfortable—procedures that included casts, splints, and surgery. One could call them corrective procedures, but that implies I needed to be reshaped into a ..read more