I receive a lot of insults + questions about my disability so here is some info / context / behind the scenes.
I have a lifelong chronic illness called Fibromyalgia alongside complex PTSD / Hyper-cycling Bipolar. Essentially my brain and nervous system do not get along - this means that my brain interprets pain as hugely amplified. I get daily pain and fatigue in my muscles, bones, and joints. It is always there but will get worse if I push myself too much. Having Fibro has been described as feeling the same as having Chemo - except it is unending, constant and every day for the rest of my life with no end goal.
I’m a huge fall risk as i have hyper flexibility in my joints, along with my muscle weakness this means i often go out using a walker or walking stick. I can stand for about 5minutes before I will need a seat.
People with disabilities are stigmatised with the idea that we are not sexual beings. Sometimes I put that I am disabled in my title thinking it will help someone else who feels unattractive or embarrassed because of a disability to get the courage to reclaim their sexual independence. Or maybe it will help someone who has newly become disabled see that they can still continue chase their dreams no matter what. Walking is over rated anyways, lets all just have a nice sit down!
I’m a pottery technician and teacher by trade and because of my disability i have had to cut the classes I teach from 10 a week to 1 (currently) as my health gets worse and worse. I started doing sex work (OF) to boost my income and discovered how empowering it is to do something that isn’t the norm for a disabled person. Its also improved how I view my body hugely because of all the compliments I receive from y’all - so keep em coming!