Why Disability Humour Isn’t Just Funny, It’s Freedom
There are days when you can’t tell if your life is a dark comedy or a medical drama with bad writing. Mobility aids go rogue, doctors say things that could win awards for unintentional humour, and strangers offer advice that belongs in a sitcom.
For many of us in the disability and chronic illness community, humour isn’t denial… it’s defiance. It’s how we reclaim the narrative from pity, awkwardness, and endless “inspiration” clichés.
It’s Not You, It’s My Autonomic Nervous System
October is Dysautonomia Awareness Month or, as I like to call it, the month I remind everyone that my body’s “autopilot” is basically a malfunctioning GPS. It knows where it’s supposed to go, it just insists on taking 37 wrong turns, recalculating, and then fainting halfway there.
Does Tylenol Cause Autism? (Spoiler: No, It Doesn’t)
Every few months the internet finds a new thing to blame for autism. Once upon a time it was vaccines. Then it was WiFi. Someone even said it was almond milk (seriously, what did almonds ever do to you?).
PCOS Awareness: Breaking the Stigma, Owning Our Strength
September is PCOS Awareness Month, and for me, this cause is deeply personal. I live with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) a condition that affects 1 in 10 people with ovaries worldwide.
PCOS is often misunderstood. It’s more than irregular cycles or fertility challenges. It can affect hormones, weight, skin, hair, mood, and long-term health risks like diabetes and heart disease. And yet, despite how common it is, too many people still feel isolated, ashamed, or dismissed by healthcare providers.
That’s why raising awareness matters. Talking about it matters. We can’t fight stigma with silence.
Understanding EDS: A Guide for Awareness and Empowerment
Raising awareness offers validation, improves diagnosis accuracy, and promotes better access to supportive care, especially for those whose disabilities are “invisible.”