If you don’t know how to pronounce Ichthyosis, please don’t offer me unsolicited advice

You know, there’s absolutely no need to offer a stranger unsolicited advice, especially not a “cure”, for our disability or chronic illness. Not in public or via email and social media. Never,

And yes, I’ve tried Percy’s Powder, goat’s milk, mangosteen juice, Chinese herbs, essential oils. retinoids and fish oil (and more). I haven’t got the attention span to sit still for yoga.

I also don’t want a cure for my Ichthyosis – but I’d love a cure for other people’s ableism.

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