From The Sickbed

Sick Hobbies: Enriching Our Enclosures

In this episode we talk about how our hobbies and interests have shifted since becoming chronically ill, the simultaneous joy and grief tied to them, and the important role they play in our disabled lives.   Support us by sharing with a friend, joining our Patreon, or by sending us tips on Ko-fi!   https://linktr.ee/fromthesickbed

A Nugget of Goodness

In this episode, Sun and Lavender talk about their disabilities and interests, how they became friends, and why they decided to start a podcast. They also ask each other some questions so listeners can get to know them a bit better. Support us by sending us tips on Ko-fi! https://linktr.ee/fromthesickbed [https://linktr.ee/fromthesickbed]

Shame Is the Devil on Your Shoulder

Sun and Lavender discuss some of the ways disabled people are made to feel inherently shameful, how they’ve been affected by these societal biases, and how they try to deal with it. Support us by joining our Patreon and sending us tips on Ko-fi! https://linktr.ee/fromthesickbed [https://linktr.ee/fromthesickbed]

Finding Comfort in Horror

Happy Halloween!! In this episode Sun and Lavender discuss how they rely on distraction as a major coping mechanism, and how the horror genre is a special source of comfort for them amidst all the hardships of life. Support us by joining our Patreon, or by sending us tips on Ko-fi! https://linktr.ee/fromthesickbed [https://linktr.ee/fromthesickbed]

There’s No Cosmic Reason: Disability Is a Fact of Life

In this episode, Lavender and Sun expand on the topic of disability and shame from the last episode, diving deeper into the systemic forces of ableism and how they contribute to the shaming of disabled people.