Author Archive: ConnectedCarole
The 40th Anniversary Nobody Wants
Celebrating anniversaries. Fun? Not always. Although not celebrating my 40-year journey, I am remembering. And sharing with you. Maybe my lessons will help you. What did life look like for me and my family? How did I react? What have I learned? WHAT HAPPENED? Late in September 1978, I experienced a severe back muscle injury—for […]
Continue readingWhat Happens If You Come Over Unannounced – SpoonieEdition
© Bianca Miranda One Tough Spoonie A humorous look at what can happen if you just “drop-in” to see your chronically ill friend. --Connected Carole Which visit do you choose? Distressing or Enjoyable My phone rings and it’s a family member on the line saying, “Hey, I am right by your house, I […]
Continue reading4 Business Ideas for Ambitious Entrepreneurs with Disabilities
Brittany's information today is about self-employment for invisibly disabled people.
Continue reading“The Pain Companion” – Why Do You Need It?
Do you live with chronic pain? Maybe it’s off and on again. Or maybe it’s 24/7. Do you have a plan to deal with your pain? I just wish I’d had this book forty years ago, at the start of my journey. Most of what Sarah recommends, I had to learn by trial and error. […]
Continue readingPull Back the Storm: Comfort Your Friend
When your friend lives in storms, his life is difficult even when he’s successfully navigating them. But, sometimes storms hit harder, and things get tougher. And you can help pull back the storm—with comfort. However, there are wrong and right—and even better—ways to comfort. I remember two days early in my storms when I visited […]
Continue readingR & R … & R – Rest & Relaxation … & Recreation
Rest: relief or freedom, especially from anything that wearies, troubles, or disturbs. Relaxation: abatement or relief from bodily or mental work, effort, application, etc. Recreation: refreshment by means of some pastime, agreeable exercise, or the like. When Joe was in the Air Force during the Vietnam era, R & R meant rest and relaxation—a time […]
Continue readingHelpful Resources for You Found Here
Do you know what invisible disabilities are? How to bloom in the storms if you have a chronic condition? Where to start finding the info? Why not let me do the work of tracking down good information? Check out invisible disabilities resources on Even More Resources page. When I first figured out that my limitations […]
Continue readingWhen You are Beyond the Breaking Point
Today's guest post is by Shelley Jarl the author. Learn and enjoy!
Continue readingPride Falls
Because I’ve fallen several times due to balance and weak legs problems, when I found this article by Danny, I really liked his ideas. Thought you might, too. Sometimes, we just have to swallow our pride to avoid those falls! Learn about foldable electric wheelchairs. I’m away on a trip. See you in two weeks!
Continue readingHow To Support Your Invisibly Disabled Friend
Out of sight, out of mind. Does that apply to your friend or family member? You know she has a physical problem that prevents her from socializing like she used to. You may even understand his problems. But, do you forget she’s around somewhere just because you don’t see her much? You don’t mean to, […]
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