Category: Rheumatoid arthritis

Prompt’s July 25, 2023

What would you change about modern society?

I would make accommodations available to the disabled community so that we can live an independent life.

Prompt’s July 7, 2023

Rheumatoid arthritis because I have it, ​and I know how it affects my life. To continue reading click on the link below.

On what subject(s) are you an authority?

Rheumatoid arthritis because I have it, and I know how it affects my life.

Dyslexic because I deal with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia.

The Bible. I am reading it, and I want to understand God better.

Writing. For years I have researched and read books on how to write a novel.

If I have questions or want to understand a subject better, I read and research things.

Learning never ends.

Prompt’s July 6, 2023

What’s your definition of romantic?

My definition of romantic has changed over the years. Now, it’s just having someone get to know me as an individual despite having a disability. That’s my definition.

Prompt’s July 1, 2023

What are your daily habits?

Part of my morning routine is I will take my medication that I need. Once that is done, I will read my Bible and pray. Then I take the rest of my medication and have my breakfast.

After that, I will do my chores and then start working on writing projects.

That is my morning routine.

June 23, 2023

One thing that gets on my nerves about being disabled. People try to fix my problems when I have explained why I can’t. Click on the link to read my blog.

One thing that gets on my nerves about being disabled. People try to fix my problems when I have explained why I can’t.

What do I mean “fixing my problems”?

When I have clearly stated why I can’t do something because of financial or health issues, then I receive unwanted advice on how to address the problem.

I understand that my life and my struggles are so different from able body people. Dealing with health and financial issues and fighting against a disease (rheumatoid arthritis) that wants to cripple me.

One reason why some people do this is because it is a coping mechanism. My life and their lives are radically different. Perhaps, they are comparing their lives to mine. There could be a lot of reasons why people are trying to fix my problems.

That I am a reminder that health is fragile, and that terrifies a lot of people.

I just want people to ask me if I need help, to respect my boundaries, and to ask questions. Also, realize that I am human with desires and needs, have a different perspective, and my life as meaning and value.

Prompt for June 18, 2023

I have a sock aid I had for very a long time that I used regularly to put on my socks.​ If you want to learn more click on the link.

What’s the oldest thing you own that you still use daily?

I have a sock aid I had for very a long time that I used regularly to put on my socks.

My sock aid helps me put on my socks because sometimes I have difficulty putting on my socks due to rheumatoid arthritis.

Not Flawed (May 8, 2023)

The one piece of advice that I would give my 20-year-old self is to learn to love your space despite your circumstances. As I mentioned in my recent podcast on May 7 of 2023 that I didn’t love my space.

It didn’t help ADHD/ADD was affecting my organizational skills. People made judgments saying I was lazy, and I didn’t care. Dealing with RA (rheumatoid arthritis) flared up that almost crippled me. So, I had a lot of resentment towards my space because I thought there was a major flaw with me.

The never-ending cycle of purging items, which I thought was cleaning. Then in a few weeks, the cluttered would return, adding to my resentment.

I didn’t understand was how the RA was impacting my life during a flare-up. Just doing the necessary chores, that was it. What I needed in those times was help and compassion.

Instead, I blamed myself for circumstances that were out of my control. Resentment continued to build towards my space as hopelessness settled in.

I wasn’t flawed.

I had the wrong ideas about clutter and organization.

Then one day, I realized that people who had organized homes and kept them maintained; actually, loved the space that they lived in and wanted the best for them and their families.

By loving my space that I admitted I deserved a clean, welcoming environment, and a peaceful sanctuary from the rest of the world. And that I needed to create a system that functioned for my lifestyle.

 

April 12, 2023

What’s the most fun way to exercise?

Since I have RA (rheumatoid arthritis) exercise is a good way for me to maintain my mobility. Walking is the best way for me to get in my steps but, it can be boring at times. That’s when I get out the Nintendo WII board makes exercising fun for me and is a great way to get in my steps.

The WII board provides me where I can exercise at home, especially in the winter months can be cold and snowy. Also, there is a nice variety of games to choose from that I can play too.

Having an exercise routine that is a low impact on my joints helps me to keep my independence and keeps my joints moving. Not only, do I battle fatigue, but being sedentary. Exercising keeps me moving and healthy too.