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Planning a COVID cautious and accessible wedding

When my partner and I got engaged, we knew we were going to get married this fall, just in case Trump was elected. We wanted to have a legally binding marriage while it was still federally recognized.

We also wanted to do everything we could to make sure people didn’t leave the event with COVID. It is possible to have a COVID safer event and have a sweet, magical, wonderful time! Here’s how we did it, although there are lots of other ways this can look.

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Experimenting with Mobility Aids

With chronic illness, sometimes the support we need and what is possible feels murky, especially with using tools like mobility aids.

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Preparing for the October Slide

The October Slide is a phenomenon in the chronic illness community where a confluence of factors increases symptom severity. Here are some ways that you can support yourself and your community through it.

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Pride in Disability

As a disabled person, there is so much to be proud of. In celebrating Disability Pride Month, here are four things that make me proud to be disabled.

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How redemption narratives fail us

Americans love a redemption narrative. What do we lose when we focus solely on redemption? How does disability and chronic illness fit when they can’t be cured or overcome?

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Learning in action - a love letter to my coaching circle

Coaching is active, not only for the client but for the coach. In order to continue to learn and grow as a coach, we need to seek out opportunities to coach, be coached and learn from other coaches. As part of my coaching program, I was lucky to be partnered with a coaching circle who I learn from each time we meet.

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