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Stop Policing How Disabled People Set Boundaries
There's a funny thing that happens when you write openly about disability, ableism, and the emotional labor we're constantly asked to perform: people who are new to disability sometimes react like you've personally set their house on fire.
By Tracy Stineabout a month ago in Longevity
One Down .. Millions To Go
Introduction This was where I was in 2017, doing a million steps every three months. That is probably still true today, although I have reduced my daily target to seven thousand steps. That may sound odd, but I believe it is always best to set achievable targets because when you hit them, it feels good, and when you surpass them, it feels better. The targets have also got to be meaningful, to sum people it might be walking up a flight of stairs, or even just getting out of bed.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred about a month ago in Longevity
Our Worth Is Not Tied to Our Productivity
At the April 2025 Latter-day Saint General Conference, Sister Tamara W. Runia raised two hands and kept one hand high, representing our worth. The other hand represented our obedience. The hand representing our worth never came down.
By Eileen Davis2 months ago in Longevity
Can You Prevent Your Skin From Ageing?
Question : Elaine, do you dread ageing and worry about it? Are you feeling unhappy about any creases or lines you might see on your face? Can we stop our skin from ageing? I am constantly worrying about my skin changing, but don’t want to be paranoid out it. How can I accept it?
By Elaine Sihera 2 months ago in Longevity
Falling Apart
Introduction I often write things about mortality and my eventual demise, although this is not a downer piece. I have a fear of repeating myself and found this previous piece on Vocal, which was rejigged from a Seven Days In post from 2017:
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 months ago in Longevity
