Welcome to Spoony Stories ❤️🥄 Sharing stories is a powerful reminder that we're not alone. Each week, we share stories from our vibrant community to hear all about their experiences being neurodivergent, chronically ill and disabled, and to get to know some of the voices that make our Spoony community so wonderful. This week, we chat with Paige from the United States!
Welcome to Spoony Stories ❤️🥄 Every week, we are simply bowled over by the kindness and generosity of our wonderful Spoony community! We really love getting to know some of the brilliant folks who make Spoony so wonderful and learning more about their experiences with neurodivergence, chronic illness and disability.
This week, we've been chatting with Paige from United States. She shares what it's like living with Cerebral Palsy, how Spoony has helped her confidence, and so much more! ♥️
Are you neurodivergent, chronically ill, and/or disabled?
Disabled.
What health conditions do you have?
Cerebral Palsy, Anxiety, and Depression.
How do you explain your health conditions to other people?
I don't explain my health conditions to other people, unless I know them and I feel comfortable sharing with them.
What impact do your health conditions have on your daily life?
It's a mental and physical battle every single day. My disability can cause a lot of pain and fatigue, which usually makes my mental health conditions worse.
What barriers have you experienced in making friends and connecting with people?
I struggle with overthinking and worrying what other people's reactions to my disability will be. Making friends can be really tough when you're often othered by people.
What's been your experience on Spoony so far?
I really like how I can be open about having Cerebral Palsy on Spoony. I haven't felt comfortable opening up about it on any other social media before.
Each week, we share stories from the incredible Spoony community in our newsletter, podcast, and on social media. Share your story with us.