Nov 3, 2018 | boundaries, changing perspectives, Depression, Good Memories, Learning to let go, Making Changes |
I haven’t wanted to talk about it publicly. I’m embarrassed. Ashamed even. Confused as to how it got to the point that it did. For the last few months, I have been dependent on someone who thought it was okay to treat me less than respectfully. And every...
Sep 11, 2017 | caregivers, Disabilitiy, Facing a fear, Independence, Making Changes |
It is something I vowed that I would never do again. There have been too many bad experiences in the past. And besides, it takes away my power. Some of my humanity might even be at risk. I have hired and managed my own team of caregivers for more than 31 years, and I...
Oct 14, 2016 | Advocacy, communicating respect, compassion, Disabilitiy, Disability Blogs, disability humor, doctors, inclusion, Laughter, Making Changes, negative perceptions |
When I answered the phone on that Sunday evening, the person on the other end was one of the last I expected. “Lorraine, this is Charlie Y.” My intrigue grew. This man is one of the nicest people on the planet. I’ve known him for years now, he...
Aug 1, 2016 | communicaiton, communicating respect, Deaf, disability etiquette, empowering language, handicapped, how to help, inclusion, Making Changes, negative perceptions, Parking Signs, Power Wheelchairs, Quotes, What some people don't think about |
Words have always been extremely important to me. Well, the right ones, anyway. Mark Twain said it best when he said: “The difference between the right word and almost the right word is like the difference between lightning and a lightning bug.” I have found that...
Jul 20, 2016 | Ableism, Accessibility, Accommodations, ADA, Advocacy, Attitudes, changing perspectives, disability etiquette, Making Changes, What some people don't think about |
I am a big fan of TED talks. That is Technology, Entertainment Design talks. Not all of them, mind you. Anything over about 15 minutes has to work hard to hold my attention. But every once in awhile I do a random search on YouTube and scan possible videos about...
Jun 17, 2016 | Addictions, Making Changes, Marathon, Vegan Diet, Veganism, Walking |
Jim Rohn said, “Your life does not get better by chance, it gets better by change.” It all started with almond milk. I had been to my doctor and told her I was feeling punk. After explaining a few of my symptoms, she suggested I cut down on my dairy...
