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A typical Tuesday morning might find me in the aisles of my local grocery store. Tiredness is etched underneath my eyes. If I have my service dog with me, she...

“Seriously, you forgot?” This is a phrase I have become accustomed to hearing often in the last few years. The most common tones in which these words are uttered usually...

According to the definition given by Britannica, ableism is a type of discrimination where able-bodied people are seen as normal and superior to those with a disability, resulting in prejudice.1...

“What if I am stopped by police and can’t understand their demands?” I ask my friend, after expressing my fear of police due to my hearing impairment. “I just don’t...

This article is part 2 of my Narcoleptic Nap Guide series. You can read part 1 where I share tips for reducing risk on the road. In this article, we...

According to England and Wales-based disability equality charity, Scope, The (social) model says that people are disabled by barriers in society, not by their impairment or difference. Barriers can be physical, like...

There are a few aspects of living with narcolepsy that the general public may not be aware of. I’m sure I have mentioned before about the misconceptions about living with...

The female orgasm. Those 3 words inspire strong though polarizing reactions. In many cultures, it is taboo. In some countries, it is feared and even hated. For example, some cultures...

Living with narcolepsy involves managing a variety of symptoms. The most common symptoms are excessive daytime sleepiness, cataplexy, and sleep paralysis.1 Many people with narcolepsy also experience brain fog. Brain...

I believe everything in life happens for a reason, particularly those experiences we wish we could avoid. Advocacy for me is sharing my story, not only to raise awareness but...

When we are diagnosed with narcolepsy, there is a common mixture of feelings that arise. It is incredibly validating to know that our experiences are real and not “all in...

According to The Narcissism Epidemic by Jean M. Twenge, PH.D. and W. Keith Campbell, PH.D., the narcissism epidemic in the United States has proliferated at the same rate as the...

Let me begin by stating that I truly am proud to belong to this community. I have many friends who live with a variety of different conditions and, therefore, am...

In part one of this series, I looked into microaggressions and the things that people commonly say to me regarding my narcolepsy that can have an ableist sting to them...

Surely you’ve heard of the obesity epidemic. However, have you heard of the narcissism epidemic? According to The Narcissism Epidemic by Jean M. Twenge, PH.D. and W. Keith Campbell, PH.D...

Narcolepsy is so much more than just being tired. A lot of people with narcolepsy have to take medication to help them get the deep sleep they need. There are...

Travel excites me for 2 main reasons: the anticipation of new adventures and the joy of seeing familiar faces. Travelling can be a stressful experience for me because no matter...

Imagine if a TV show production team had to come up with loads of new material every day for the length of an entire lifespan. Writers and producers would struggle...

Since late 2019, COVID-19 has become a household name. It has changed many aspects of daily life. Especially for those living with chronic conditions. “Quarantine,” “social distancing,” and “herd immunity”...

Having narcolepsy is a daily struggle. One of the less often spoken-about difficulties can come in the form of ableist microaggressions. A microaggression is a “subtle, often unintentional, form of...