A few years ago, during Disabled Pride Month, I wrote a series on my socials. There was one that I wanted to expand on. Original Post: I am disabled and sometimes I rest. Being disabled is work. And for many, just living life from day to day is all they have energy for. I understandContinue reading “Disabled, And…”
Category Archives: Mental Health
Independence Day
It was an unintentional silent protest in our home this weekend. We intended to go to a baseball game, but we waited too long to buy tickets. We did go to a movie and ran some errands we needed to do for the weekend. We were home long before dark. As the fireworks started goingContinue reading “Independence Day”
Grounding Exercise
How does every part of my body feel at this moment? Head is heavy from all the stress of the day. Neck feels tight and stiff because I haven’t stretched today. Shoulders and upper back are tight and sore but not painful. Chest and torso feel supported and full… as in I’ve had good mealsContinue reading “Grounding Exercise”
Day 1 of Mindful Intention
Setting my new habit last night. I completed my 10 things of gratitude. Instead of watching TV to fall asleep, I found a true crime podcast for sleep. It was interesting but soothing and I slept through the night without my screen being on. This morning, as I was getting ready for work and driving,Continue reading “Day 1 of Mindful Intention”
Moving
Movement is important to me. Like, if I don’t move my major muscles, my body physically rebels… which throws my mental health into a tailspin. Lately, I haven’t been moving as much or as intensely as I like… and I have been feeling it. Today, I cleaned up my home workout space, and I didContinue reading “Moving”
Missed A Day
I’m so sorry I missed a day of posting. I did write though… so my goal is intact. I’ve been rewatching the previous seasons of The Handmaid’s Tale. It’s been eerie yet, oddly enjoyable. I need to get back to my workouts and reading habits. Especially now that my schedule at work is consistent andContinue reading “Missed A Day”
CP = Strength
“Because you are who you are… you have to be stronger than everyone else.” Fighting every day for the quality of life that I deserve is a battle of wills. It is the strength of spirit and character to do the PT and OT exercises as often as I do. It took strength to admitContinue reading “CP = Strength”
CP = resilience
Any given day in the life of someone with cerebral palsy usually entails dealing with some form of adversity or trial. That could be adapting to my ability of the day since spasms and other aches and pain could affect what I can do on a given day. It could be the emotional and mentalContinue reading “CP = resilience”
Life Intervenes
I’ve been rundown lately. On Monday night, I came home, and having been in the building during the carpet shampooing, my sinuses were irritated. Last night, the coughing began. So, I stayed home from work. I slept, stayed hydrated, and ate. By bed tonight, I’m hoping to feel good enough to go to work forContinue reading “Life Intervenes”
Training Update
Cerebral Palsy means different levels of stamina from day to day. And sometimes, it knocks you down on your ass and can sabotage all the good things you were working on in the process. I’ve been rundown the last few weeks, so training sessions have been sparse. I have been keeping up with my nutritionContinue reading “Training Update”
Indomitable Bellatrix 