Never forget the importance of resting. It's not lazy, it is looking after yourself. "Remember to rest!" hand-painted badge available now: claredoodles.etsy.com

41 sales and 5 stars. I am not great at recognising achievements, but that feels nice

The crapness of accessories for mobility aids fills me with so much rage. Designs so dull even the retirement homes dont want them. No colour anywhere. Plus they are made of materials that look like they could both fall appart at any time and outlive the death of the universe. Fucking why?

Whether it's your disability, chronic illness, work, the world in general or maybe you just like lollipops, this badge is for you. Pink "This Sucks" hand-painted badge available at: claredoodles.etsy.com

I am a grown ass adult which means that if I want to build myself a blanket fort so I can watch Lord of the Rings while embroidering Narsil onto a tshirt then I bloody well will

For many, sitting down on public transport is a necessity, not a luxury, but communicating this need can be tricky. A range of Hidden Disability Sunflower and "I need to sit down" badges and keyrings are available in my Etsy store. claredoodles.etsy.com

This has been so much fun to watch. Bring on the moon 🚀👨‍🚀🌕

A number of my special interests are all vying for attention today

So cool to watch people head towards the moon 👨‍🚀🚀

New personalised items available now: claredoodles.etsy.com Pick your pride badges. Half disability pride and half the pride flag of your choice. All badges are hand-painted to order and coated in resin.

All the badges and keyrings in my Etsy shop (claredoodles.etsy.com) are now not only hand-painted but coated in UV resin. If you look at the picture, you may find a sneak peek of upcoming listings as well as one-offs and old favourites, all with a disability and chronic illness theme.

Call for public views to improve disability benefit for millions - GOV.UK share.google/Y8hIsWL99pig... A chance to tell the government how completely inaccessable the system is and to stop blaming those using it on the state of the nation? Would be rude not to really.

As flawed as the Long Covid clinics can be, there is no way they should be being closed

Where can you find me on this Long Covid Awareness Day? I am adding uv resin to items in my etsy shop including the "covid is NOT over for me" keyrings. claredoodles.etsy.com (Listings for keyrings and badges are the old versions but any ordered will come with resin on)

Having the ability to sit down makes the world a whole lot more accessible but it can be hard to communicate that need for those with hidden disabilities and chronic illnesses. Hand-painted "I need to sit down" badge available now at: claredoodles.etsy.com

What am I doing for fun today? I am going to be reading a 132 page government white paper on SEND reform. Oh and I am going to try do this without losing my mind (I don't hold out much hope)

There is something about the Olympics asking people to stand "if you are able" during the national anthems that brings be so much joy

Brain fog is evil particually when you forget what it is and call it brain frog instead. Brain frog badge available at: claredoodles.etsy.com #brainfog #longcovid #disability #brainfrog

So hear me out, the best place to go in a zombie situation is a garden centre. They have weapons (spades, etc.), food from the café and veg plants to grow your own, reasonable security with additional fence panels to add more, hammocks to sleep in, toilets and even pet fish.

New items. Pouches ideal for medications, flare kits, stim toys or anything else for that matter. All hand-painted and ready to ship. Available at: claredoodles.etsy.com #Etsy #disability #chronicillness #sunflower #tablets

Words/phrases I am learning have different meanings thanks to the Winter Olympics: icing, nose butter, goofy, hammer and pretzel

Now for the long LONG wait for training for those working with autistic peeps to reflect this

At what point will publishers realise that permanent stickers on books telling you its now a tv series are the quickest way of pissing off book people?

Why is it that not a single set of warm white string lights that i own are the same colour as any of the others?

What? No way? You mean they were wrong? Oh no! (Please read this will all the sarcasm you can muster)

What the actual fuck! Why? What gives them the right? Do they not realise the damage this does to people? Or worse, do they realise and just not care?

In case anyone is unsure of a new years resolution may I suggest STOP PARKING OVER DROPPED CURBS!!

Much like water, bread and lego, there is no S in vinyl

Hang on, 2026 is the national year of reading? Hell yeah thats my year sorted 📖📚

My jam doughnut tried to kill me

Say it with me.... ADHD is not a mental health issue! (And in case anyone is confused, neither is autism)

"The ICB told councillors that "most patients" recover within four to nine months" Smeg off. I wish that were true. But if thats what those planning and funding care believe no wonder getting support is a mess

Last dates for Christmas delivery are quickly approaching. International - 5th December (tomorrow) UK - 16th December Cards, bags, bookmarks, keyrings and badges all handmade with a disability flair available now at: claredoodles.etsy.com

Time for a mid afternoon mince pie and an apple strudel hot chocolate

Black Friday is around the corner and Christmas is coming up fast so the shop has been restocked and is ready to go. Personalised items, toys, badges, bags, keyrings and bookmarks as well as Christmas cards are available now at: claredoodles.etsy.com #Christmas #BlackFriday #Etsy #disability

"There was sufficient information available by October 2020 for decision-makers to understand that Long Covid was a significant policy and health issue to be tackled” And yet they did nothing. Fuck them!

British Gas has the communication skills of a sea slug using dial-up

Now that Halloween is over, the preparations for Christmas can begin (sorry to those who feel this is early, but I have to do this). Christmas cards are available now at: claredoodles.etsy.com #christmas #etsy #handpainted #christmascards

Hidden disability sunflower badges are now available on both round and hexagonal badges, or with the phrase "please offer me a seat". claredoodles.etsy.com #hiddendisability #hiddendisabilitysunflower #chronicillness #disability #smallbusiness #Etsy #badges

Invisible Disabilities Week is Oct 19–25 Not all disabilities are visible - but they deserve recognition, respect & support For people with #LongCovid, disbelief has real consequences. Invisible doesn’t mean imaginary. #InvisibleDisabilitiesWeek www.longcovidsos.org/post/invisib...

New badge bases have arrived. What shall I paint on them? claredoodles.etsy.com #hiddendisabilitysunflower #longcovid #chronicillness #disabilities #pleaseoffermeaseat #disabilitypride #youdecide

You just lost the game. Repost this to take someone else down with you.

In addition if there are children nearby they are probably evil now dont trust them

Things I have learnt from horror films: if you suddenly inherit an old country estate/castle/cabin in the woods, that shit be haunted and will kill you

October is #DysautonomiaAwarenessMonth For many with #LongCovid, dysautonomia means daily struggles with dizziness, palpitations, fatigue & more We need research, support & compassion Let’s #MakeNoiseForTurquoise this October #POTS #Dysautonomia #invisibleillness

Need something to carry your books, snacks or an emotional support water bottle? I got you covered. Tote bags available now: claredoodles.etsy.com #disability #chronicillness #smallbusiness #totebags #Etsy #hiddendisabilitysunflower #disablednotdull #disabilitypride

Hass put Romain Grosjean back in an F1 car wearing a helmet that his kids designed but he never got to wear becuse of his crash in 2020. Thanks I didnt need to cry this morning

share.google/Fhb55xRdRccW... I have thoughts. I have questions. I have a headache.

Why is it that creative plans like to turn up in the early hours of the morning when I should be going to sleep?