I wear silky pajama pants to help slide over the sheets and reposition – without further injury to my pelvis or legs.
I wear tops that can be tucked into my pajama pants – so, that I don’t get tangled by a shirt tail.
I prefer to wear a camisole, because sleeves can become easily twisted.
Rather than twisted socks, I use small wrist warmers around my ankles to keep my feet warm.
If I’m cold, I wear a hat and use several layers of lightweight blankets.

I type the entire keyboard, one key at a time, using only my left hand – while lying on my right side. I use short, concise sentences to get my point across.

I crochet while lying on my back. I sorted all my crafts into ziploc bags and store them in a tall bureau next to my bed.

I keep important papers in manilla envelopes – they’re easy to access and store. I use a clipboard while in bed.

I store frequently-used items in a basket or tote bag.

I have a few kitchen items in my room. They include a water pitcher, cup warmer, single-burner and tea kettle. I can make tea, instant oatmeal, soup, cocoa, coffee, etc. along with a peanut butter sandwich for lunch.

I enjoy that there is no deadline…

I have found that there is a process to coping with my life. I am still on the road going through the process, too, so I am not telling anyone what to do per se, just that these are the steps I have found to work in dealing with the situations I face.

It is a hard thing to cope with when you become housebound or bed-bound. Even ordinary stories about disability do not really talk about us. In fact, it is more likely to be said that we are not “reaching our full potential.”

I believe that there are so many of us that need to support one another. I know so many people supported me to get where I am. I am here to support anyone who needs it.

Judielise