Love this article so much! Especially the part about not getting caught up in comparing oneself to other disabled folks who are much more 'productive'. This is such an important reminder for ND people, because once we stop comparing ourselves to neurotypical standards, this is usually the next trap one gets caught in. It just shows how much we have to recommit to compassionately listening to our own needs, regardless of which end of the productivity spectrum it places us on.
The problem with slowing down to avert a crisis...
Love this article so much! Especially the part about not getting caught up in comparing oneself to other disabled folks who are much more 'productive'. This is such an important reminder for ND people, because once we stop comparing ourselves to neurotypical standards, this is usually the next trap one gets caught in. It just shows how much we have to recommit to compassionately listening to our own needs, regardless of which end of the productivity spectrum it places us on.
thanks.
“our culture can’t stand for someone to be quite well and happy and still unproductive.” — this, a million times.
I hope you were able to have your procedure and that you’re still healing well! Can’t wait to read more your stuff, at your leisure!