Nikki chronic illness, chronic pain, coping with disability, disability, Multiple Sclerosis, stigma

Chronic illness: Using a cane

I am used to invisible disabilities. People do not see them and they frankly do not care much to hear about them. And I can choose to talk about them... or not. But add in a mobility device, such as my cane, and you're VISIBLE. Flashing neon sign above your head 'This person has some … Continue reading Chronic illness: Using a cane

Nikki Invisible disability awareness, society, stigma

Invisible illness: Hiding in plain sight

  Here is the good thing about an Invisible illness: you can hide it Here is the bad thing about an Invisible Illness: you can hide it When it is good-ish to hide an invisible illness So I walk with a cane most of the time now... so people can see, hey, that person is … Continue reading Invisible illness: Hiding in plain sight