Low Spoons, Real Impact:
Low Spoons, Real Impact
Hey everyone,
Today is one of those days where unnecessary negativity has drained my spoons faster than I can replenish them. I’m struggling — but I’ll be okay. I’m trying to anchor myself to my to-do list, because there are things that need doing and people I don’t want to let down. Even when I’m running on empty, that still matters to me.
What people often fail to understand is that when platforms and positions are abused — when negativity is encouraged, amplified, or weaponised — it doesn’t stay online. It has real-world consequences. And if you’re disabled, already living with chronic pain, fatigue, and limited capacity, those consequences hit harder.
I’m not expecting everyone to understand. I’m not even expecting them to care. Some people genuinely can’t — or won’t — see beyond themselves. But right now, I do need extra support. Not because I’m weak, but because I’m tired. Tired of constant battles. Tired of hate. Tired of being treated like a “nobody” people think they’re entitled to target, dismiss, or mistreat.
Life needs to be easier than this.
I’m doing my best. I’m building my own small safe space. I’m choosing kindness, integrity, and self-protection. And yet, I’m still being targeted. People are still unkind. Still careless with the harm they cause.
All I can do is refuse to become like them.
That choice matters — even when it hurts, even when it’s exhausting — but choosing better doesn’t magically make things easier. It just means I carry the weight differently.
If you’re feeling similar today, you’re not alone. Low spoons don’t mean low worth. And needing support doesn’t mean you’ve failed — it means you’re human.
I’m still here. Still trying. Still standing — even if I need to lean for a moment.
💗
— Sarah Wingfield
Independent Disability Advocate
#disabilityinclusion #strongertogether #disability #disabilityawareness #disabilitysupport #disabilityrights
Alt text:
Soft pastel kawaii-style illustration featuring a chibi girl with brown hair in a bun, resting her head on her arms by a window. The scene is filled with sparkles, hearts, stars, and gentle pink tones. A spoon icon symbolises low energy. A cute to-do list reads “Get through the day,” “Stay focused,” and “Keep going.” A candle and mug with a heart sit nearby, along with crystals and a book labelled “Building My Safe Space.” Text reads: “Low Spoons, Real Impact,” “Today my spoons are low and the negativity feels heavy, but I’m still here,” “Tired but choosing kindness,” “If you need support, you’re not alone,” and “Still here, still trying.” Credit at the bottom reads “Kawaii Doll Decora.”
