SEASONAL SELF-PITY SYNDROME
Your feelings are normal and valid and it’s important to acknowledge them. When we blow them off or try to block them, those same feelings tend to linger on and intensify.
Your feelings are normal and valid and it’s important to acknowledge them. When we blow them off or try to block them, those same feelings tend to linger on and intensify.
Pools & beaches can be extremely anxiety provoking, so I try to make what I wear over my afos as comfortable and as easy to get on and off as possible. Resort casual offers so many opportunities to look amazing and feel comfortable in leg braces. My go-to on vacations (and all summer long) are cute & comfy pull-on jumpsuits and maxi dresses in lightweight and breathable materials.
Tis the season for freezing your ass off, maxing out your credit cards and for me, stressing about what to wear to holiday parties over leg braces.
The Holiday Season isn’t all jingle bells and sleigh rides when you have an invisible disability. As temps begin falling and your calendar starts filling, the stress and worry about how the hell you’ll make it through it all, rears it’s Scrooge like head. Of course this time of year can be stressful for everyone. There is a ton of pressure to be merry and create picture perfect, Norman Rockwell like moments, to then post on Facebook of course.
This post was previously published and has been updated to include the current styles of AFOs (leg braces) and disability-friendly boots. While it includes affiliate links, they do not affect the price you’ll pay. However, the small commission helps me offset website costs and occasionally indulge in a few Starbucks skinny vanilla lattes. Shoe shopping…
I’m pretty sure fall gets the ”favorite season” award for people living with chronic conditions and disabilities. Personally, my body just works better with pumpkin spice lattes, crisp (not too hot & not too cold) air, and the return of all my favorite tv shows.
We learn lessons the moment we can comprehend them. Some are taught in books and classrooms, and some are learned from experience.
I was diagnosed with Charcot Marie Tooth Disease (CMT), a slowly progressive and incurable neuromuscular disorder, in the 2nd grade. But no one ever taught me how to actually live with a disability.
Hey there, perfectly imperfect shoppers! Amazon Prime Day is just about here (July 11th &12th) and we’ve scoured the vast virtual aisles of Amazon to bring you a hand-picked selection of the best Prime Day deals for people with disabilities. Prime Day is the perfect opportunity to snag incredible deals on products that can make…
The 4th of July is all about fireworks, food, friends, and fashion! And, obviously, celebrating America’s independence! With the world finally back to normal and parties back on, we have a lot to celebrate this Independence Day! 🎇 But hey, here at Trend-Able, every day is Independence Day! It’s what we’re all about—empowering people with…
Please note that this post about what to wear to a wedding with AFOS was previously published and has been updated as of June 2023 to reflect current summer wedding fashion and affiliate links. These affiliate links when used have zero impact on the price buyers pay but they do help me to offset some…
One of the reasons I created Trend-Able was to help leg brace (Afo) wearers & others living with invisible disabilities find clothing & shoes that helps them to feel confidant so that they can live their best lives.
I’ve scoured the internet and poured through hundreds of reviews to find the most comfortable and trendiest sandals of the season that work for AFO and orthotic wearers. I had to pick 16 (no easy feat) because, even though Molly Ringwald has absolutely nothing to do with comfort sandals, I like the sound of 16 Sandals/Candles and had to use it for the title of this post.