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9 Post-Covid Anxieties I Have As A Chronically Ill & Disabled Woman

Let me just start off today’s blog post by saying this: It is 100% natural and valid to hate this pandemic and all the pain it’s caused around the world, but still be nervous for it to end. Post-Covid anxieties are very real and should be taken seriously. Not only do many of them highlight parts of our society’s structure that could be improved, but they also matter to several people you love and care about.

Today, I am sharing my list of post-covid anxieties as a chronically ill and disabled young woman in order to get people thinking about the ways we can ensure a return to normalcy doesn’t impede on people’s ability to live.

Disability Advocacy Lifestyle Personal Story

My Covid Vaccine Experience And The Privilege of Being Visibly Disabled

I received the first dose of the Pfizer Covid Vaccine last week in London, England. This blog post documents my experience. Remember, everyone will have different outcomes and nothing I say here is guaranteed to happen to you! I hope you will get vaccinated as soon as it is available to you and your demographic. Let’s end this pandemic, together.

The Holiday Spirit needs to be kept alive this year more than ever. Jessica Ping-Wild stands in front of an ornament statue with a blue sky behind her. She is wearing a white sweaters and her light brown hair is straight down her back. she has glasses on.
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Keeping The Holiday Spirit Alive During the Covid-19 Pandemic in 2020

About a month ago, we entered my favorite season of the year. No, it’s not Fall, it’s better! I’m talking about Holiday Season, y’all! In my family, Holiday Season lasts from October 1st – January 2nd. Obviously, depending on which holidays you and your family observe, this could be longer or shorter for everyone.

Covid-19 is forcing many families around the world to cancel family celebrations and get-togethers.

Keep reading to find out how you can keep the Holiday Spirit alive amongst your family and friends while remaining physically apart!

Disability Advocacy Personal Story

Seeking a Diagnosis During a Deadly Viral Pandemic – Still No Answers

Gastritis.

After 15 minutes with the doctor, that was the initial diagnosis. I was to take an over the counter antacid for 2 weeks and then report back if things didn’t improve.

Less than 10 days later, I was plopped down on an examination table feeling as though I could vomit at any moment.

Blood was drawn. Urine was collected. A pelvic examination was completed. Still nothing.

Personal Growth

A Protest for Returning to Business as Usual, Now or Anytime in the Future

I do not have corona, but I am outrageously unwell. I sit in my house, and scroll through headlines on social media and instantly begin to feel nauseated and heartbroken. Each day that passes causes me such severe, physical pain that I am not sure what to do or how to move forward.

The United States may just now be facing a deadly and seemingly unstoppable pandemic, but we have been sick for a very, very long time.