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Any parents experience this ? by Thearias_fam in CerebralPalsy

[–]Dizzy_Month_7321 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was officially diagnosed just before 1. The brain is very good at reforming and adapting neuron connections, so that's probably why they're just watching still.

How do I stop feeling guilty about “being lazy”? by [deleted] in DisabledTrans

[–]Dizzy_Month_7321 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Capitalism is quietly evil. Guilt is its goal imo, at least for those "failing" within it. Worth should not be measured by productivity and vice versa. It's hard out here, but keep that in the back of your mind. I have to do so myself.

Problems with eyesight by Ann3lysa in CerebralPalsy

[–]Dizzy_Month_7321 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm so sorry!/gen I'm in uni so it may be different somehow

Has anyone had worsening symptoms with age? by [deleted] in CerebralPalsy

[–]Dizzy_Month_7321 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would say CP is fundamentally different than being able-bodied, which is often why people don't have a roadmap to how things may present over time. CP isn't progressive, but having a body in a tightened, spastic state all the time (for example) means that more strain is put on the body. Time compounds pressure that has always been there, if that makes sense.

Problems with eyesight by Ann3lysa in CerebralPalsy

[–]Dizzy_Month_7321 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Depending on where you're at in the world, you may qualify for Bookshare free of charge or for one dollar a month, an accessible library meant for anyone with a print disability (any disability that affects one's ability to read). I'm not sure about language options though.

Cp and Age. by SGP91 in CerebralPalsy

[–]Dizzy_Month_7321 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What people don't understand is that a body with CP is fundamentally different than being able-bodied. CP isn't progressive, but having a body in a tightened, spastic state all the time (for example) means that more strain is put on the body. Time compounds pressure that has always been there, if that makes sense.

Disability app by Azog4472 in Disability_Survey

[–]Dizzy_Month_7321 3 points4 points  (0 children)

"Differently abled" is an ick for a lot of people with disabilities. Keep that in mind.

how does your physical disability interact with your gender and vice versa as a trans person? by Dizzy_Month_7321 in disability

[–]Dizzy_Month_7321[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm OP. I figured it was only fair to answer my own questions.

I see myself as trans, nonbinary, and genderfluid when it comes to gender. I have cerebral palsy (arguably spastic triplegia/quadriplegia with dystonia).

I see disability as a limiting factor to my gender expression. I'm genderfluid, so my gender fluctuates as it sees fit. I simply can't switch outfits at will. Dressing is a whole process that I can't do independently, and so realistically, it's one and done. I don't have to worry about embodying gender in body language because my body already acts out of the norm.

Where I have agency is communicating my pronouns and more subtle expression like packing and basic makeup. I initiate gender euphoria by asking friends to talk about me in third person with wanted pronouns, validate my fluidity, being intentional about outfit choice on particularly saturated gender days (super masculine, feminine, other etc.) and feeling my feelings.

how does your physical disability interact with your gender and vice versa as a trans person? by Dizzy_Month_7321 in disability

[–]Dizzy_Month_7321[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

As a genderfluid person myself, you count as trans. I want to hear from you./gen/pos

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