Chronic Pain and Internalised Ableism:
Do not internalise ableism.
You didn't choose this.
Your feelings are valid.
Your struggling is real.
Stay kind to yourself and stay around people who understand.
Chronic pain is difficult but it's society that makes it even worse for chronic pain sufferers.
Sarah Wingfield
Independent Disability Advocate
#chronicpainisvalid #DisabilityPrideMonth #disabilitysupport #disabilityinclusion
Alt text / image description:
A circular infographic titled "Chronic Illness Gaslighting" with the subtitle "Chronically Fabulous: You Are Not Alone". The circle contains six coloured bubbles, each representing a common gaslighting phrase directed at people with chronic illness. They are numbered 1 to 6 and arranged in a loop to show the ongoing cycle. The phrases are:
1. "Other people have it worse" (orange bubble)
2. "You are exaggerating your symptoms" (red-orange bubble)
3. "It is all in your head" (light blue bubble)
4. "You need to be more positive" (purple bubble)
5. "It is not that bad" (peach bubble)
6. "You caused this" (light blue bubble)
Arrows between the bubbles indicate a continuous cycle of invalidation. The background is
soft pastel gradient.