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Everything fits and looks so nice. This is my favorite shirt so far. All the jewelry is good quality and cute. I wish I could post more than one picture. I want to show off my new stuff!

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I filled 4 bags of trash and took them plus one cardboard box to the dumpster today. It took 2 trips. My back really hurts now. But I'm very proud of myself. The only task left for the day is to take my night meds before 10pm. I'm so proud of how focused I have been the last 5 days. I want to make her proud of me. And I want her to feel proud of being with me. I'm not perfect but I love with all I've got. #CheerMeOn #Relationships

Some flowers to hopefully brighten your day too! 🌺🌷🌻🪻⚘️

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Brushing, flossing, and cleaning our teeth is, quite frankly, a hygiene task that most non-disabled folks take for granted. There are a lot of things that can make it hard: mobility issues, depression, brain fog (sometimes you just forget!), sensory sensitivities, and chronic pain to name a few. It can also be especially tough if you have an autoimmune disease like #SjogrensSyndrome or #Lupus where you produce less spit than the “average Joe.”

So, on that note, what are your habits? Is it hard for you? Is it something you do no matter where your money and body are at for the day? What tips do you have? (Gentle reminder: This is a safe space. No judgement about what you can or can’t do!)

🦷 P.S. Here’s a good Mighty story about the topic, too: How Long-Term Hospitalization Severely Impacted My Dental Health

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On the app my girlfriend and I are using some tasks required photos for proof of completion. For instance, today my chore was cleaning my kitchen counter. Washing stains, organizing non food items, throwing away trash, and putting away food and organizing my tea and coffee station. It took me 45 minutes to finish. I took the picture and submitted it on the app. My girlfriend is at a chiropractor appointment right now so when she is done she'll see the photo proof and approve it. It's a once per week chore so it's worth 5 points. I'm halfway to earning a sticker. More importantly I am making my girlfriend proud of me and I am very proud of myself. I have always thrived with structure.

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Hi, Mighties!

This week our self-care challenge topic is all about cleaning. Yup, that recurring responsibility we know all too well. 😬

When it comes to tidying and de-griming, we may find that our health conditions impact how and when we approach and tackle certain tasks — which is totally normal by the way, no judgment here!

For example, disabilities can make it hard to dust certain shelves, chronic fatigue can make untangling the vacuum an Olympic sport, or depression can turn us apathetic and numb to our surroundings.

What’s your relationship to cleaning and health?

#52SmallThings #MentalHealth #Anxiety #Depression #ChronicPain #ChronicIllness #Disability #RareDisease #ChronicFatigue #Caregiving #Cancer #Trauma #Fibromyalgia #Migraine #BipolarDisorder #CheerMeOn