A pro disabled thread - telling stories of strength

I don't have a disability, but I just want to show my solidarity. The way the government and the media talk about and treat disabled people, using them as scapegoats to explain austerity economics, is disgusting. The way others on here talk about people with disabilities, especially those on benefits, is disgusting.

I'm SO sorry you have to read and hear such vile crap. You do not deserve it. Disabled people deserve to have a good quality of life and to have nice things, as does every other human on the planet. Please know not everyone thinks the crap the media spouts.

I'm a mental health nurse (and have had significant mental health problems in the past), so I understand the impact of disability as much as I can without having experienced it myself. Fuck the government and fuck people who judge you from a place of absolute privilege having never experienced disability themselves.

Hi, yes I’m on them 😁, always on them. I always try and help and advise where I can; especially people who are newly diagnosed or awaiting diagnosis. It can be a very isolating thing to have, can’t it.

Hope you sleep well too.

Hello @Pigeonqueen - another Addy / hypopit here! Happy to chat if you want; have you seen the FB groups for us AI folk?
Hope you're able to have a peaceful night's sleep tonight.

Exactly this.

I am on the highest rates of PIP long term / ongoing. I have Addisons, lupus, Sjogrens, pituitary issues, all sorts. I’m 44 and a Mum to two dc, one has complex needs. I’m just trying to live my life as best I can with the best quality of life I can.

Disability can happen to anyone. Until I was 27 I was in a highly paid career, working full time, living a very successful and busy life.

Thanks @Tapofthemorning, it's a great idea - I'm disabled through chronic illnesses & have mostly been in a state of denial for many years.
Like others, I'm not an Olympian or some sort of hero, I'm just a normal woman who lost her career & much of her life to disability. I just do what I can (plus a bit more which screws me up for a while but makes me feel less of a failure!)
Hugs to all of you x

I'm disabled but not particularly resilient or strong. I'm not an 'inspiration' I'm just a normal, boring average person with a disability.

This is a really brilliant, positive idea. Thank you x