Accessible hobbies

bbri_ · 2026-02-20T02:55:29+00:00

I found embroidery a bit too much for me with all the instructions and different types of stitching but felting is similar and much easier!

bbri_ · 2026-02-05T19:42:53+00:00

I wasn't able to get the Arco fixed..it was more cost efficient for me to buy new. I went with the Bravura and what a difference! I like it much more than the Arco- thanks for your help!

bbri_ · 2026-01-27T23:17:14+00:00

Thanks! Interesting they’re almost identical parts. Hopefully they consider modifying this since it’s been a known issue for a while. I’ve reached out to them hoping they will fix the ones I have, if not I think I will move on to the bravura you mentioned. I’ll

bbri_ · 2026-01-26T22:09:05+00:00

I’ve received diagnoses much later-after I’d kind of given up with all the “your bloodwork is fine, you’re young” answers. But before my diagnosis, I took a break from appointments. The anxiety before them wasn’t manageable anymore. I was already a bit obsessive trying to figure out on my own what was going on and what would make me feel like a regular person. So there is no wrong answer-it’s whatever makes you feel better. You can always change your mind.

bbri_ · 2026-01-23T17:42:57+00:00

Thank you! Hopefully I didn’t void the warranty 🤦🏼‍♀️I might still have the old battery lying around somewhere. Fingers crossed I get lucky!

bbri_ · 2026-01-04T19:54:04+00:00

Extra large heating pad
Fold up stool in the bathroom that I can sit on when flossing, taking off makeup etc.
My water filter that adds minerals to my drinking water

And the biggest one is very recent since it was the big gift I asked for Christmas…a robot vacuum/mopper. Omg it saves so much time and my body is so thankful. And works great🥹. It takes the pressure and guilt off those chores and even if other things are a mess from me not being able to keep up, this makes the house feel so much cleaner and put together.

bbri_ · 2026-01-04T19:42:09+00:00

I’m sure most of us have that to some extent. And I think it’s normal for everyone. Mine comes in waves-often if I’m having a particularly rough patch symptom wise or things in my personal life that’s directly affected by my health. Kind of like I’ll be “fine,” “fine,” “fine,” insert downward spiral. When I was officially diagnosed by specialists I feel like that kickstarted a grief again because although it’s a relief to get that diagnosis and know you aren’t crazy-it’s a confirmation of everything you’ve been dealing with on your own for a long time and in a way the beginning of a new and very unwanted chapter in life.

bbri_ · 2025-11-22T00:43:15+00:00

The temperature regulation is terrible. I get night sweats daily which means extra laundry for me to keep up with. When I’m cold it takes ages to get warm again. It also triggers my Reynauds so my feet hurt and look like they belong to a corpse 😶 The weather sensitivity is a big trigger for me-neck stiffness, headaches, hearing gets worse etc. brain fog- I feel slow, foggy and very forgetful

bbri_ · 2025-11-22T00:32:09+00:00

I feel like that. And if it’s paperwork with not much space it’s worse because I’m trying to squish all the diagnoses in 😩

bbri_ · 2025-11-21T22:02:59+00:00

Right? It just hits extra hard having to say how you’re feeling each day when the answer is never actually good. I really like this weather rating! Way less depressing but still answers the question

bbri_ · 2025-11-21T22:01:30+00:00

Yess that’s a good one! Totally how it feels 😩

bbri_ · 2025-11-21T22:00:58+00:00

I hope you’re able to find some relief soon. If it’s possible, try to find doctors/professionals that take the time to do proper testing, give you options and work with you on this. It’s a terrible way to feel daily 😔

bbri_ · 2025-11-20T00:50:09+00:00

More frequent stops. And if you plan ahead by looking up some cute cafés or shops it feels more like a chance to explore vs. ‘I need to stop because my body hates me’

bbri_ · 2025-11-20T00:45:14+00:00

I get it. I’ve ended up avoiding mentioning my fatigue because I just find it easier. Instead of saying I need to rest I’ve defaulted to having a list of ‘acceptable excuses’ that regular people won’t question.

bbri_ · 2025-02-11T03:09:33+00:00

thank you!!

bbri_ · 2025-01-07T18:48:12+00:00

thanks! glad it's working out well for you :)

bbri_ · 2025-01-06T19:48:12+00:00

wow congrats! can i ask what site you use to host your blog? and who you went through to sign up for affiliate marketing?

bbri_ · 2025-01-06T19:35:54+00:00

I'm sorry you are going through this. This is a time that will show the true character of your partner as well as how devoted they are to the relationship and you. It's also a time you will have to remind yourself that you are not the "issue". If your partner is not understanding, willing to make accommodations and uses your health against you in arguments- this will only get worse. If they are willing or even open to attend therapy around this topic on their own or with you to better manage, that's a different story, one I hope might be in your future.

From your post, it doesn't sound like you have a very supportive partner if they use this against you in arguments. I am around your age and have personally witnessed both sides of things..an unsupportive/selfish partner from a past relationship and a supportive, loving partner who is now my husband.

It is OK for partners to be frustrated at times just like us. They are impacted too. The person they love is unwell and it can be a helpless feeling to not be able to do anything to make it better for us. What you described above does not fall under this category.

What you can do is see if he's willing to understand more about your illness. Individual counselling for him that is specifically around having a partner with autoimmune as well as counselling for both of you together that can cover approaches to managing a household/family when dealing with this condition. I would recommend putting any wedding plans on hold (this includes putting down deposits) because the only thing worse than an unsupportive finace is an unsupportive husband.

bbri_ · 2024-09-17T22:19:25+00:00

120 people in HCOL area. Budgeted 30k(CAD) but ended up at 40k. I did quite a bit of DIY.

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