Introducing Myself

Hello, my name is Gentle Glow.

I've been on 7 Cups for a few months now and figured I would introduce myself. I am a 30 year old female from the UK who loves volunteering. I am very community driven and feel like everyone deserves to be heard and validated - hence why I LOVE 7 Cups.

However, what brought me to 7 Cups originally as a member, was the fact I lacked a supportive community who knew what it was like to live with chronic pain/illness and disability. Don't get me wrong, most of the time I can carry on, but on my bad days, I am unable to function fully. I yearned for people who related to me, but on a deeper level. People who have walked a mile in my shoes, and could empathise with my bad days. And I have to say, I have found it here! It's such a beautiful community, and I am so happy that I have found my place.

I wouldn't usually list what I have, but I'd love to know if there's anyone on here that has the same ailments as me! I have:

- Nemaline Rod Myopathy
- Sixth Nerve Cranial Palsy
- A Rathke Cleft Cyst
- Scoliosis
- Kyphosis
- Suspected Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

Also, here's an icebreaker:

What has your disability taught you about yourself?