*deep breath* I wanted to tackle my thoughts and feelings on the "opioid crisis". Only, I wanted to tackle it from every side. I know both extremes well depending on where I spend my time, but I'm someone who's experienced them all — chronic pain, being denied care, personal addiction, and losing best friends to their opiate addictions. Opiates aren't good OR bad, they're good AND bad, and we just need to more thoughtfully explore these conversations. Because, the people on both sides are just in pain — deep excruciating pain. And, there is no easy solution, though I tried to supply as many as I could think of by the end.


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✧ Quick Disability FAQ:
-I have the trifecta of EDS (Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, mostly hypermobile, but with some crossover into vascular) / POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) / MCAS (Mast Cell Activation Syndrome)
-I also have Erythromelalgia (aka "Man on Fire").
-Wheelchair user
-I also have many mental health complications from severe childhood trauma, but will mostly focus on medical disability here.



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I'm Kaalyn, chronic illness warrior, wheelchair bamf and certified hellion for the greater good. Fueled by compassion, hungry for education, and always good for a laugh. Here are my thoughts.