Author Archives: Amelia Blackwater

National Disability Employment Month

October is National Disability Employment Month. This awareness is near and dear to me for many reasons. Not only do I have a disability of my own but I also worked for many years with adults with developmental and physical disabilities get jobs. This year the #ndeam theme is “the right talent, right now.” Although, I thinkContinue reading “National Disability Employment Month”

A Birthday in Retrospect

I turned 31 on Friday. To most 30 years old would be the time to celebrate, and believe me last year I celebrated. But this year was especially cause for celebration. I didn’t think I was going to make it to this birthday. Although, I looked fine, I wasn’t. Due to my Pulmonary Artery BandContinue reading “A Birthday in Retrospect”

Patreon August and September Rewards are Up

Want more from Amelia Blackwater site! Check out the Patreon page and consider supporting monthly for certain rewards. Each tier have awesome rewards tied to them. Be on the lookout, as Amelia Blackwater site grows, so do the rewards. https://www.patreon.com/ameliablackwater

Your Social Media isn’t a Popularity Contest you have to Win

Monday Reminder Sometimes we get caught up with social media accounts. We weigh our self worth on how many followers we have. I know I have been guilty of these feelings as well. We believe that if we don’t have the same followers as the person next to us, then we aren’t as pretty, weContinue reading “Your Social Media isn’t a Popularity Contest you have to Win”

Where do those with Disabilities fit into Suicide Prevention Week?

Flash back to eight year old me. I had just moved to a new school for the fifth time due to my parents having issues with schools and their PE program and how they treated me. This time was different I didn’t just move schools but I moved to a new town too. The townContinue reading “Where do those with Disabilities fit into Suicide Prevention Week?”

When “How are you doing?” Becomes a Loaded Question

But when my body feels like it has betrayed me, my illness is the only thing I think about. It is what comes out of my mouth each time I am asked a simple question, “How are you doing? How was your weekend?” It is as if I have spilled a can of worms upon someone’s lunch plate when they were just trying to make small talk. Well next time “Diana” don’t ask me such a loaded question.

September is Suicide Awareness Month

September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day.
What does that mean? It means sharing stories, bringing awareness and ending stigma around suicide. Making sure that those who are feeling suicidal have a place to feel safe and talk things through and realize that ending their life isn’t the answer.

What I bring to the Hospital

After spending a great amount of time in the hospital or in doctor’s offices from the time I was born I’ve gotten done it down to a science to what to bring to the hospital. It’s great to have a reference list for a what to bring to the hospital. Sometimes it’s only a doctorsContinue reading “What I bring to the Hospital”

Many of those with Chronic Illnesses don’t just have one illness

Many of those with Chronic Illness, don’t live with just one illness