Rea Strawhill
How can we support chronically ill people at work?
And why is it important to include chronically ill people in the workforce? When it comes to inclusion in our society in general- we...
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Rea Strawhill
A blog about my life with chronic illness
When I first learned about my diagnosis of ME/CFS, I knew nothing about it. I had to find my own way of navigating life with a chronic illness that almost nobody knows. Since then I learned many things that I now want to share with you in this blog. Hopefully some of the things I learned can help you along the way.
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Rea Strawhill
Jul 28, 20229 min
Why we need to talk about the Sexual Autonomy of People with Disabilities
This article is first and foremost meant to offer a translation for a video that I made in collaboration with Slutwalk Vienna, a...
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Rea Strawhill
Jan 17, 202212 min
How Social Media helped me find my voice
Why do online activism and visibility matter? This is how you can get started. For many years, I knew, that something wasn’t right. I...
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Rea Strawhill
Aug 31, 202110 min
What is inspiration porn?
And how can we do better when it comes to disability representation? Whenever disability is presented in the media it can be a tricky...
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Rea Strawhill
Jul 30, 202110 min
How can I support my chronically ill friends?
6 Tips on how to be there for your friend. Something people often say when they become chronically ill, is, that you really see, who your...
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Rea Strawhill
Jun 24, 20216 min
What is a dynamic disability?
Have you ever asked yourself the question “am I disabled enough? Do my struggles even count as a disability?” And do your symptoms...
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Rea Strawhill
May 21, 20219 min
I got a new diagnosis - what now?
A guide for anyone with a new diagnosis: What to do now, which steps to take and how to cope. Getting a new diagnosis can come with many...
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Rea Strawhill
Apr 13, 20215 min
What is toxic positivity – and how can we avoid it?
If you struggle with chronic illness, you have probably come across a fair share of toxic positivity in your life. But what is so bad...
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Rea Strawhill
Mar 12, 20218 min
Intimacy and chronic illness – how to make it work
Unfortunately, intimacy and sex is still often being treated as a taboo topic, or something shameful that you shouldn’t talk about. For...
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Rea Strawhill
Jan 29, 202110 min
Chronic illness and disability – am I disabled?
Many people ask me things like this: I have a chronic illness. Does this mean, that I am disabled? Is chronic illness the same as...
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Rea Strawhill
Dec 30, 20209 min
What is internalized ableism and what can we do to overcome it?
Before becoming chronically ill myself, I had no idea what ableism was. When becoming more outspoken about my condition and my...
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Rea Strawhill
Nov 30, 20208 min
What is medical gaslighting and what can we do if it happens to us?
Many patients, especially those with rare or chronic conditions have experienced this before: medical gaslighting. But what is medical...
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Rea Strawhill
Oct 28, 202012 min
5 ways to look after your mental health when dealing with chronic illness
Dealing with a chronic illness can be tough on many levels. You have your symptoms to deal with, the pain and the discomfort, flare-ups...
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Rea Strawhill
Sep 23, 20206 min
How to be an Ally for chronically ill and disabled people
You would like to support your chronically ill/ disabled friends but are unsure how? Here are 4 ways you can show support. What is an...
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Rea Strawhill
Aug 31, 20209 min
How my chronic illness changed my body-image
...and 6 affirmations for self-acceptance. My chronic illness taught me many things about life and about myself. One thing that it taught...
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Rea Strawhill
Jul 29, 20208 min
How to be confident while being chronically ill
... and 5 reminders that can help you along the way! Many people who suffer from chronic illness experience lots of doubt, scepticism and...
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Rea Strawhill
Jun 22, 20206 min
You are worthy of love
You are not a burden. You have a burden. And there's a difference. You are worthy of love, even with chronic illness.
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Rea Strawhill
May 19, 20203 min
Why "seeking attention" can be a good thing
Last week was ME/CFS Awareness week. I would say it was a very successful and positive week! Many stories have been told, many voices...
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