Last week we put out an appeal for an interviewee following an approach from Newstalk.

Zita kindly came forward.
She ended up being interviewed as part of a segment on #invisibleillnesses and #Invisibledisabilities .

Her part lasts from 25:35 to 29:12.

She was disappointed she was not given more time but at least she did get a chance to talk a national radio.

Thanks again to her.

https://www.newstalk.com/podcasts/highlights-from-lunchtime-live/it-was-really-embarrassing-presenter-michaela-hayes-abused-for-using-accessible-toilet

@mecfs @chronicillness #MEcfs #CFS #MyalgicE #PwME #MEeps #Spoonies

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@SeaFury

Its also easy for people who don't have experience of diabetes to underestimate it because the effects can't be seen.

#invisibleillnesses

I am privileged to be a middle aged white hetero man.

I am also privileged to have my hobby as my job.

My job is teaching people (mostly kids) to play chess.

I am totally inclusive in my job teaching kids from different genders, ethnic backgrounds, socio-economic factors, health issues etc. I treat all my students with the same respect and offer them all the same chances for engagement.

I try to do the same away from work, though I am somewhat more on the introverted side of the scales. I won't judge people until I know them, and am equally wary of everyone.

On mastodon, I have tended to stay away from social and political issues, preferring instead to focus on my lifestyle. But I feel I need to state plainly that any bigotry that I perceive here will be reported and the bigots blocked. I can't block in real life, but I can support openly those who are persecuted. This includes cultural minorities, LGBT+, refugees and immigrants, women, youth, ill, disabled etc.

I am not educated fully regarding these issues, but I'm willing to listen, and willing to learn. We need to do better to support those who need help.

#humanrights #equality #antifascist #transrightsarehumanrights #invisibleillnesses #disability

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“Communication is Key

Please don’t assume you know how I am feeling or what I can or cannot do. It changes constantly, and if we maintain a safe and open place to talk about what’s going on, we will better understand how to support one another through this. If you are unsure how to help, just ask”

#chronicillness #hiddenillness #chronicpain #invisibleillnesses #fibro #fms #mecfs

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“It is hard to know how to support others when their health becomes compromised. It can leave you feeling powerless and unsure of what to do. It is even harder when your loved one is afflicted by an “invisible illness.” One where there isn’t a cast around their arm, or a blood test to reveal exactly what “it” is”

#invisibleillness #invisibleillnesses #hiddenillness #hiddenillnesses

RT @sallybell08@twitter.com

And this flare keeps on giving. Now have a head cold and laryngitis. #Fibro #Fibromyalgia #CFS #ChronicPain #InvisibleIllnesses