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The last few days I've had a lot of questions about what "I do". What I do for a career, job, for work. . If you've followed me a while you'll know this is my most dreaded question. I lost my job a few years ago due to disability discrimination which resulted in a court case. I was unable to go back to work after that due to a decline in my health. . I not only lost "a job" I lost my career, and my dream of becoming of a fully qualified Forensic Psychologist. I had that dream from 15 years old, worked so hard and came so close. . My health has taken many things from me, but nothing hurt as deeply as the loss of my career. . It's been just over two years and even though I'll never get over the loss, I have accepted it. . For the first time in two years, when I was asked that recently I didn't feel embarrassed. I felt a little sad, as I always do when I'm reminded of a loss, but I didn't feel ashamed. My self worth doesn't come from a job. Who I am is enough. . Accepting that has been a huge, positive step forward for me, and that is something to celebrate! ♡ . . . . . #disabilitydiscrimination #employmentrights #workplacediscrimination #disabledbutstillable #invisibledisability #invisibleillnesswarrior #invisibleillness #butyoudontlooksick #chronicillness #chronicpain #chronicfatigue #chronicillnesswarrior #spoonie #spooniewarrior #chronicpainwarrior #acceptance #lettinggo #empoweringquotes #motivationalquotes #spooniequotes #empowerment #iamenough #youareenough #chronicallyawesome #chroniclife #chronicillnessstrong #chronicillnesswarriors #chronicillnesslife #spoonielife

I had yet another horrible experience this week with being judged for using a disabled toilet. . Living with an invisible illness or disability has many challenges. The judgement from others is certainly one. . I wrote an article about my experience and five things I wish people would remember about invisible disabilities. Check it - LINK IN BIO or whatapain.co.uk/things-to-remember-about-invisible-disabilities . Have you experienced judgement for not "looking disabled" when using disabled facilities? If so how did you handle it? . . . . . #invisibledisability #invisibleillness #invisibleillnesswarrior #invisibleillnessawareness #invisibledisabilityawareness #disabilitydiscrimination #disabilitylife #chronicillness #chronicpain #chronicillnesslife #chronicillnesswarrior #spoonie #spooniewarrior #rheumatoidwarrior #rheumatoidarthritisawareness #rheumatoidarthritis #rawarrior #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior #chronicpainawareness #chronicpainwarrior #chronicallyill #butyoudontlooksick #hiddendisability #hiddenillness #accessiblity #barriers #chronicillnessblogger #chronicillnessblog #disabledblogger

What a Pain is 1 year old. . A year ago a small idea turned into one of the best decisions I've ever made. . The last 12 months have had many challenges and many blessings. Through it all my blog has given me a positive focus and a positive purpose. Twelve months ago I was in a very bad place. I was hurting and lost. I knew I needed something to focus on and work towards. . This blog has helped me heal, it's eased the loneliness of not working and filled a hole in my heart that I'm not sure anything else could have repaired. I've spoken to people all over the world through What a Pain and fostered both friendships and working relationships because of it. . What a Pain could not exist without those who read it, share it and contribute to it. Thank you so much to everyone who supports me and made this possible. I will never stop being amazed that people care about what I write and that my words are able to help people. It's an incredible blessing! . A special shout out to @dsmediaservices who not only built What a Pain to be what it is physically as a website but who also built me up to be who I am. Without you I'd never have had the confidence to even start this journey and I'm so thankful you kick my arse, build me up and help me grow. . Here's to an amazing 12 months ahead and growing What a Pain even more. Big love to you all ♡. . . . . . #chronicillness #chronicillnessblog #chronicillnessblogger #spoonieblog #spoonieblogger #chronicallyawesome #chronicillnesslife #chronicillnessawareness #chronicpain #chronicfatigue #chronicfighter #spoonie #spooniewarrior #chronicpainawareness #rawarrior #rheumatoiddisease #rheumatoidwarrior #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior #rheumatoidarthritis #chronicpainfighter #chronicpainwarrior #butyoudontlooksick #invisibledisability #invisibleillnesswarrior #invisibleillness #invisibledisabilityawareness #disabledblogger #disabilitydiscrimination #disabledbutstillable

The awesome @makedaisychains makes an excellent point, one I’ve had so many discussions on Twitter about. It is important to try and reduce our impact on the environment, but please keep in mind that lots of the initiatives suggested (and brought into place by companies as is happening in the UK with plastic straws) ignore the needs of disabled people. The answer should never be a blanket ban when disabled people are trying to explain (though often being ignored) that there are no suitable alternatives for everyone. I carry plastic straws when I go out in case the venue doesn’t offer any straws at all. Whether it’s that, or more expensive silicon or metal reusable straws, the crux of the issue is that without even straws on request, people who require them to drink are being asked to shoulder the extra cost. (Side note: my iced coffee today came with a wheat straw - like a spaghetti tube! Innovative, very eco friendly, but with some quite obvious flaws.) #plastic #plasticpollution #disability #listentodisabledvoices #hearus #straws #drinkingstraws #makedaisychains #disabilitydiscrimination #disabilityawareness

What I need after an hour on the phone getting legal advice for disability discrimination in the workplace.

Life in a disabled body is harder than it needs to be. Micro-aggressions abound. The handicap parking was full. I was dropped at the door sans walker while my husband parked. I was hot, tired, in pain with swollen arthritic knees and a distended belly from pancreatitis. I walked in the hotel, my suit disheveled from the car ride and heels in hand (I was wearing socks). A woman on the lobby couch tells me I’m exposed. I look down and see that the leg of my girdle/shaping short was slightly visible under my skirt since I was sitting and start to say, “oh thank you it’s okay I’m just waiting--” when she rudely interrupts, “you need to cover up” and asks if I’m a hotel guest. Narrowing her eyes suspiciously she demands to know my room number! I answer, shocked by her tone and instantly feel foolish for announcing my private information to a stranger in public. She asks if I have shoes to put on. “Yes, here are my shoes. I’m disabled, waiting for my husband to park and come inside with my walker.” "Sorry," she replies flippantly. She never introduced herself to me as a hotel employee or approached me privately. Instead she chose to hurl insults and invasive questions from across the lobby. This was a @bestwestern, not a luxury resort with a dress code. The parking lot was smaller than an average big box store lot so this all happened in a couple of minutes while my husband parked! I was reduced to tears, embarrassed and ashamed when I had done nothing wrong, all due to an ableist assumption. To her credit she did call our room to apologize and contacted her manager. She advocated on my behalf for it to be made right, though comping one night could not erase the impact of the assault. This encounter dampened the rest of our vacation. Her apology is the only reason why I am not publishing the specific hotel branch or her name. I’m choosing to show them more grace, understanding and kindness than they showed me, despite the fact that I was a guest and they are hospitality professionals. I know this post might not be of interest to those here for fashion but if you’re fortunate enough to not live in a body publicly scrutinized you're exactly who this post is for.

Disability and flexible working. Its not just parents who benefit from working flexibly, many people have many reasons for needing flexibility and this week we have been discussing the need for flexibility for employees with a disability. ⠀ ⠀ Could an earlier or later start time benefit?⠀ Could compressed hours suit energy levels?⠀ Could a phased return to work support if there is a return to work following a period of leave?⠀ Could remote working help make attending medical appointments easier?⠀ ⠀ Simple yet effective changes to working could make all the difference.⠀ ⠀ #mindsetshift #flexibleworking #disabilityawareness #flexforall #flexforward #disabilitydiscrimination #supportingemployees #employeewellbeing #employeeengagement #employerofchoice #coaching #workthatworks

Can't believe Facebook's Marketing Team have made such discriminatory comments today. If it wasn't recorded you'd never believe it! The operator is heard saying "You have to understand that some people see disability as disturbing, you will have to think about it like that". She went on to say "I have never come across a page that promotes disability". Thanks Simon Sansome (@abilityaccess) for getting this out there in the public eye. Listen to the recorded conversation at: Ability Access - https://abilityaccess.blog/2019/04/08/breaking-news-disability-is-not-good-for-facebook-says-facebook/ #facebookfails #disabilitydiscrimination #disturbing #facebookmarketing #promotedisability #abilityaccess #blogger #exposed #disabled #weallstandtogether #alldisabilities #beingsicksucks