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    Why It Is Beneficial To Practice Yoga Whilst Traveling

    by TheUnchargeables February 8, 2020

    Yoga can act as a multi-purpose remedy for people of all age groups. It has therapeutic properties within each yogic movement that are good for the mind, body, and soul. …

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    How writing helps me stay positive while living with autoimmune diseases

    by Natalie van Scheltinga February 1, 2020

    This may sound a little strange but it is true. I live with several autoimmune diseases and sometimes it’s very hard to stay positive. When there is a flare, an…

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    The dehumanising effects of being spoken to in a “baby voice” as someone who has a disability

    by TheUnchargeables January 29, 2020

    Disclaimer: Some articles I have read on this topic previously have claimed that they don’t like the use of the term “disabled person”. I, as someone who lives with a…

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    At least it’s not cancer…

    by Natalie van Scheltinga January 25, 2020

    Let me start of by saying, I am very happy I don’t have cancer. It’s a horrible disease and I don’t wish it on anyone. That being said, telling me…

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    4 Tips for going to the bar with cerebral palsy

    by TheUnchargeables January 22, 2020

    Well I woke up Sunday morning With no way to hold my head, that didn’t hurt And the beer I had for breakfast wasn’t bad So I had one more…

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    8 Memes You Need When You’re Feeling Down

    by TheUnchargeables January 18, 2020

    When you live with a chronic or mental illness, life is tough at times. These memes are especially made to let you see how far you’ve come, and that you’re…

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    Going to Movie Theatres with Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy (My Personal Experiences)

    by TheUnchargeables January 15, 2020

    Like many people, I have always enjoyed going to the movies with my friends and family. My favorite types of movies to go see are comedies and films based on…

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    Why your well meant advice is hurtful to me

    by Natalie van Scheltinga January 11, 2020

    Most people have the best intentions at heart when they tell you something. Especially your friends. Assuming you’ve got good friends obviously. I DO BELIEVE MY FRIENDS ARE GOOD FRIENDS,…

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    How Watching “Paw Patrol” Helps Me Cope With Anxiety (Tools To Coping With Anxiety)

    by TheUnchargeables January 8, 2020

    We all have different coping skills when it comes to handling anxiety and the challenges it brings. One of my coping mechanisms is watching Nick Jr.’s animated show Paw Patrol! Although I’m…

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    How my pets help me during a flare

    by Natalie van Scheltinga January 4, 2020

    My life is very unpredictable, this is due to my multiple chronic illnesses. I live with Fibromyalgia, Hashimoto’s disease, Graves’ disease, Celiac disease, Raynaud’s syndrome and Cold Urticaria, and never…

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