I now have an official, NHS-issue walking stick. Alongside it, I have been granted a neon sign that says "This person is incompetent."

I honestly don't mind answering questions and describing (most of) my symptoms. I believe it's important that people know what #LongCovid can do.

But if I politely refuse an offer of help, please don't repeat it. I know what I can manage better than you do, and if it looks awkward, I need to practice.

Famart Monday is IN YOUR HOUSE! Or on the bus, or dentist's office or w/e. Phones!

Here's a classic Dal from true webcomic nobility @varethane!
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#Art #MastoArt #Comic #Comics #IndieComics #WebComic #WebComics #Fantasy #RisingSand

I find it outrageous and incredibly offensive how often subtitles are censored.

I've experienced it on broadcast TV. On Amazon. On YouTube. And elsewhere.

Deaf people do not need swear words hidden. Those of us with hearing loss don't suddenly decide, "Ah, yes, because I can't hear fully, I don't want to experience swearing anymore."

Stop censoring our content!

#Subtitles #ClosedCaption #Censorship

Results from tracking 29,604 images across 1,756 instances from the mastodon.social federated timeline.

Then filtering down to the top 1000 instances by active user from instances.social who had posted at least 34 images (2x the average).

Animal of the day (108)

With its mohawk and eyeliner, the Knysna Turaco is the feathered rockstar of the South African forests. Active during the day, it is usually seen flying between forest trees, or hopping along branches, in pairs or small family groups. A fruity fanatic, it feasts on a menu of berries, especially enjoying a gourmet selection of mistletoe and wild fruits. Turacos are the only birds to possess true red and green colour pigments. In fact, if you stirred a glass of water with a red turaco feather, the water would turn pink!

#Wahnimals #animals #nature #birds
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so… this is hard for me, but i’m starting to think it may be time to consider getting a permanent wheelchair. i have a loaner. it’s old, squeaky, judging by weight it’s apparently made of lead.

google seems lousy with enshittified ad pollution.

anyone out there have any good info/advice/love of a particular chair?

also any advice for coming to grips with this transition in my mobility would be greatly appreciated.

plz boost if you can.

🚨 Hello friends! I need neurosurgery care for untreated issues I’ve had since I was a baby, kid and young adult

It’s taken many years to be taken seriously and get to experts who can help! Medicare covers 80% but Medicaid covers nothing out-of-state 😥 Unfixed, I could die

We added in microclot and oxygen therapy goals too, in case I get lucky enough to get all of the care I need 🙏🏼

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