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Author: Ashton Rose
Ashton Rose is a freelance disability blogger, SEO writer, creator, and educator. Writing professionally since 2019, they specialize in SEO-driven blog posts about disability, gardening, and mental health. Ashton has worked with dozens of clients across the globe on everything from blog posts to web copy, ebooks, and more. When not writing, Ashton loves to crochet, garden, play video games, and cuddle with cute animals.
They can be found on LinkedIn @ashtonrosewrites and on the web at ashtonrosewrites.com.
"I'm not disabled," I said to myself. But doubt slowed my cursor as I went to close the email. Sure, my foot still hurt after months of physical therapy and consultation with a civilian doctor. And my migraines were nearly constant. Not to mention the mental health struggles. But I wasn't disabled, and this was a department for disabled students.
In honor of Spooky Month, I thought I'd talk about the scariest things I know: migraines and stress.
Episode 3 explores my first use of a cane, finally getting a diagnosis for my disability, and the effects that had on me afterward.
With the 2024 Paralympics coming to a close, I want to take a moment to reflect on some of my experiences watching this year's Games as a disabled athlete.
When the pain first came back, I ignored it. My parents had taught me that the best thing to do was power through. Mind over matter; will over pain. But that couldn't work forever.
Writing is not entirely a solo act. Between the initial drafting and publication, your work is going to get reviewed by others. This is the part of writing that makes us better. Here are some ways to give and receive good writing feedback.
I know writing a first draft is one of the scariest tasks as a writer, so it's ok to start small. Let's talk about how procrastination gets in the way of drafting and what you can do about it.
I take one step, then another, feeling the uneven field beneath my feet. One more step and the ball and I are perfectly in line. My left foot planted firmly into the ground, I bring my right foot back, toes pointed toward the earth. I don't have time to breathe.
However, I, like many writers, believe that trigger warnings are a good standard practice. Why? Because they give more agency to the people engaging with your content, and don't detract from your content in any way.
Ashton Rose 