Don’t touch us unless we ask.

“I Was Wrong About Taylor Swift” by Shannon Ashley #taylorswift #hardconversations https://t.co/gT6wqHozce

@PanickedFoodie When you have chronic pain, this is compounded by the baseline of what is considered a normal amount of pain is shifted.

Medical Gaslighting in Art. "Women are twice as likely as men to be diagnosed with a mental illness when their symptoms are consistent with heart disease." #NEISvoid #MedicalGaslighting #EDS #pwME https://t.co/oVqfdKv1Gi

There is no good (i.e., acceptable to medical professionals) way of communicating how severe your pain is. "I'm in severe pain." - means nothing "I can't do my basic ADLs b/c of pain" -means nothing "I'm suicidal because of my pain" - get sent to psych ward w/o relief

“At a time when health and medical staff and patients alike are weary from the pandemic, it’s important for healthcare institutions to set an example for safety and mask-wearing. “In infection control, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” https://t.co/kGVnaBabrb

I didn't realize what the #MillionsMissing tag meant when I'd first come across it. I didn't know I was one of the millions missing. Missing from every family vacation, every christmas dinner, every concert my favorite artist has in my area.

Jessica Chastain's dedication to not getting sick is unparalleled. An icon. #Oscars

NEW: As COVID precautions drop, many disabled & high risk people can't safely participate in society — even in leftist spaces. For @Them I wrote about Creating Change, an annual LGBTQ+ conference that disability advocates say is excluding high risk folks. https://t.co/zT2PhxIjE8

This time, three years ago, the pandemic began. Believe it or not, many are still in lockdown as of today. Three years of not being able to participate in society has taken a huge mental toll on high risk people. I know how hard it is. I’m right there with you. You’re not alone.

Just spoke with a friend who is unhappy we can’t get together. She’s had COVID 3x. I listed COVID’s known damage & potential long-term effects. She said, “I had a physical Monday. Not 1 doctor masked. What do you know that hundreds of doctors don’t?” What would you have said?

Does Getting A Mobility Aid Mean ‘Giving Up’? #MondayBlogs #chronicillness #LongCovid #ChronicPain https://t.co/BdKjTXW7g2

"I’ve decided that I am ready to share with my cousin that I am a survivor of seven years of child molestation and now I am laser-focused on it." I Know the Story I Want To Tell, But Which One Will He Hear? by @1SunriseWarrior https://t.co/qFFo1piICX #SexualAbuse #MondayBlogs

How Is Anger Helpful? Here are 5 Powerful Benefits | @RachelintheOC https://t.co/VcA5LylX8M Like all emotions aren’t good or bad, positive or negative, or even harmful; it’s how we manage our emotions & how they manifest that can have consequences. #MondayBlogs

Lessons Learned from Manipulation “Faking it until you make it is a dangerous game. Imitation is not the best form of flattery. It is the worst form of unoriginality.” read more: https://t.co/9TO73pnxGw #MondayBlogs #abusers #writer #dontbeculty #manipulation

“I had no contact with the outside world. Everything was presented to us as far more terrifying than the secluded life we led in ‘God’s service.’” 5 Wounds I Sustained Growing Up In a Cult, with @VennieKocsis via @RachelintheOC https://t.co/ZhaUKmuWId #MondayBlogs #Trauma

If you think you need a cane, you probably need one. #MondayBlogs #chronicillness #Fibromyalgia #ChronicPain

“Blogging keeps your website fresh and current. Websites that are regularly updated signal to Google that the website is alive and offering fresh content.” How Blogging Consistently Helps Readers Find You | @BadRedheadMedia https://t.co/wLEokiHz2Y #MondayBlogs #Authors

Sometimes it's easier to face a challenge when you know what to expect. Here are 4 harsh realities that are better accepted than avoided: https://t.co/adSBBgOJfc #MondayBlogs

https://t.co/6wlAPMlMjq Adventures in regency baking continue. My helper was on board to make these sweet cookies called ratafia cakes. #MondayBlogs #RegencyCooking #Regencybaking

Eyeglasses Are An Assistance Device Exactly Like Canes, Rollators, and Wheelchairs #MondayBlogs #DisabilityTwitter #glassesgirl https://t.co/VJXRl7izHj