GRWM: Hot, Chronically Ill, and Disabled Edition ✨
Get ready with me: hot, chronically ill, and disabled edition. 💜
One thing nobody tells you about becoming disabled is how many parts of your life you end up redesigning.
Standing in front of the bathroom mirror to do my skincare and makeup used to be no big deal. Now, between POTS, MS, fatigue, and heat intolerance, that’s a fast track to needing a nap.
So I built myself a little vanity setup that I can use from my wheelchair. Everything I need is within reach, I can sit comfortably, and I can take breaks when my body decides it’s done for the day.
Chronic illness has taken a lot from me, but it hasn’t taken away my love of skincare, feeling put together, or wearing a cute pajama set while pretending I have my life together.
Being hot, chronically ill, and disabled are not mutually exclusive. 💅✨
Sometimes accessibility looks like ramps and parking placards. Sometimes it looks like a vanity tucked into the corner of your bedroom so you can wash your face without exhausting yourself.
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Living with chronic illnesses like POTS and Multiple Sclerosis, combined with heat intolerance, often means having to reconsider daily routines many take for granted, such as skincare and makeup application. From my personal experience, adapting my space to suit my physical needs was a game-changer. I designed a small yet effective vanity setup that I can use from my wheelchair, keeping all essentials within arm's reach and allowing myself to pause whenever fatigue sets in without feeling rushed. Incorporating skincare products that are gentle and hydrating, like those from ILIA, Mediheal, and Laneige, has been crucial. These brands focus on soothing formulas that don't aggravate sensitive or heat-affected skin, which is a blessing when managing multiple symptoms. Utilizing lightweight, breathable fabrics in clothing—sometimes a cute pajama set—also helps maintain comfort during flare-ups. Accessibility is often viewed narrowly—as parking spots or ramps—but it truly spans to how one personalizes everyday spaces for ease and independence. Creating a cozy, accessible corner for self-care not only conserves energy but preserves mental wellness, reminding me that being disabled and chronically ill doesn't mean sacrificing style or self-expression. This approach empowers a balanced lifestyle where beauty and health coexist harmoniously despite physical challenges.