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Disability

Another major focus of this website is on topics related to disability — covering accessibility, accommodations, mobility aids, stigma, life experiences, patient perspectives, societal issues and more.

Home & Lifestyle Sheryl Chan

How to Maximise Accessibility & Improve Your Quality of Life at Home

The Need to Maximise Accessibility When You Live with Chronic Pain or Disability Adaptations and modifications of spaces are often required when you live with chronic pain or a disability. Many of us spend a lot of time at home, so it only makes sense that we transform it to
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Holiday Seasons Sheryl Chan

3 Important Holiday Checklists for Those with Chronic Illness (and Their Supporters)

Holiday Checklists — For When Chronic Illness or Life Circumstances Affect Your Holidays Negatively I've created some holiday checklists here for those with chronic illness, and those who want to lend a helping hand. Holiday seasons are a time for fun and bonding, yet they can also be stressful
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Books & Magazines Sheryl Chan

Book Recommendations for the Chronically Ill: Part III

Book Recommendations for the Chronically Ill, but Good Reads for Anyone! I am finally getting around to the third installment of book recommendations, specially dedicated to my fellow chronic illness friends! Not all of these books are solely about health and illness; we need a break from these topics sometimes,
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Personal Development Sheryl Chan

Asking for Help (and Why Everyone Needs to Learn this Important Life Skill)

Ancient Communities vs Modern Day Independence Independence is a much revered trait in the modern world. But total independence is a bunch of bullshit. To be completely independent is to live in a bubble in which you’d die within minutes. To be alive is to be dependent; every living
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Home & Lifestyle Sheryl Chan

My Responses to “A Day in the Life” Linkup (What Does 'Normal' Even Mean?)

My Responses to the “A Day in the Life” Linkup These responses are part of the ‘Day in the Life’ linkup previously, which aimed to showcase people with different illnesses, and how they live their lives. The definition of ‘normal’ is always an intriguing topic to me, because there is
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Disability Sheryl Chan

Tips & Tools to Help Regain Independence with a Disability or Chronic Illness

*Disclaimer: Whilst this post is sponsored by Age UK Mobility, all opinions expressed in this review are my own. This article is meant for educational purposes, and is based on my personal experiences as a patient. I am not a doctor, and nothing in this article should be substituted for
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Blogging & Writing Sheryl Chan

The Power and Purpose of Blogging, and Why You Should Write

This article was first published on writersam.co.uk as a guest post. What's the Purpose of Blogging About Chronic Illness? Blogging about chronic illnesses can be hard work. For some, the exposure of their privacy or the intimacy of topics can be a deterrent. Others struggle with
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Home & Lifestyle Sheryl Chan

Useful Home Resources I Never Knew Existed (and Learned About from Other Chronic Illness Blogs)

*Disclaimer: Whilst this post on useful home resources is kindly sponsored by Handicare Stairlifts, all opinions expressed in it are my own. This article is meant for educational purposes, and is based on my personal experiences as a patient. I am not a doctor, and nothing in this article should
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Personal Development Sheryl Chan

7 Proven Strategies to Stay Resilient No Matter What Happens (from A to G)

An Introduction From “A Chronic Voice” On Angela & Strategies to Stay Resilient Angela wrote “I May Be Chronically Ill, but I'm Also Chronically Resilient” on our blog last year, and she’s now back with a follow up piece! In the previous article, she talked about a
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Holiday Seasons Sheryl Chan

Curated Chronic Illness Gift Ideas for Christmas, Birthdays & Other Occasions!

Chronic Illness Gift Ideas – for What’s Probably on Their Wish List! Wish lists tend to contain practical items that make everyday living easier, or luxurious treats that warm the heart and soothe the soul. I’m not going to complain if I receive a fancy handbag, perfume or surprise
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Chronic Illness Sheryl Chan

Call Me Sick Girl (Or How to Make Your Weakness Your Strength)

Why Many People with Chronic Illness Hate to be Known as ‘Sick’ From reading articles online, I’m aware that many of us with chronic illnesses don’t like to be known as sick or weak. No human being does, really. There are many reasons why one might dislike the
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Singapore Sheryl Chan

What's it Like to Live with Invisible Illness in Singapore? (7 Locals Share Their Thoughts)

mThank you to Floral Garage for This Collaboration That Showcases What It's Like to Live in Singapore with Invisible Illness Chesna from Floral Garage approached me a couple weeks back for a collaboration. We had a floral workshop planned for raising awareness on chronic conditions, but perhaps the
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