RE: https://lgbtqia.space/@aceofcosmicspace/117599183219538441
Let's talk a little bit about the grief that comes with becoming disabled, and the reminders that occur daily for many of us about how we used to be able to do things "better". This project would have taken me an hour at most, when I was healthier. Today, it took me almost four hours, interspersed with rests(5 of them, laying flat), talking myself through it, bargaining with myself, and willing myself to get it done, as well as almost crying at one point from the pain in my hands, and pushing through feelings of shame because it was impossible to get as perfect as I'd have been able to do before. This is the stuff you mostly don't see or hear about from your spouse, partner, family, friends and co-workers with disability-the massive physical *and* emotional struggle that goes on behind the scenes, to complete things that are simple for others, and were likely simple for us at one point too.
#disabledlife #disabledtruth #grief #chronicpain #boostsappreciated @broadwaybabyto #spoonie #chronicillness #chronicallyill #SpoonieLife #SpoonieThings
Today's project-covering a cosmetics case to use for witchy stuff. I bought it ages back for a dollar, second hand. The inside was great, but the white faux leather outside was peeling. Tape, book contact and some effort, and I have a witchy box I can use as part of my new chapter of witchcraft as a trans girl(I figured using an old cosmetics case was an appropriate nod to that too🥹). Perfect? No. Am I exhausted from the effort of sitting up to do this today and do my hands hurt? Yes. Did it take me ages, because disability? Also yes. I will need a big nap, but it was worth it. I'm proud of my effort☺️(Not looking for advice, thanks💖).
#witch #transgirl #girlera #transwitch #disabled #disabledlife #create #creativity #joy #chronicillness #chronicpain #chronicfatigue #spoonie #witchcraft
