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Slightely Maggie

Slightely Maggie

By Maggie Slighte

Navigating the world as a slighte-ly mentally and physically disabled creator
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Wrapping Up A Month of Awareness and Heading into Pride

Slightely MaggieJun 01, 2022

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Wrapping Up A Month of Awareness and Heading into Pride

Wrapping Up A Month of Awareness and Heading into Pride

Maggie shares her experiences of Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes awareness month and how her dissociative identity disorder alters are preparing for their first season of Pride in almost ten years. Processing leaving the Mormon church and how that is affecting her views about Pride this year.
Jun 01, 202209:55
Timesharing this Zebra Body

Timesharing this Zebra Body

In a long-awaited update, Maggie shares what it is like to time share one body with over 100 personalities.
May 18, 202213:04
Change is Constant: Season 2 Episode 5

Change is Constant: Season 2 Episode 5

So many changes coming down the line, I don't even know where to start! Join me on Friday 3/18 for a big surprise!
Mar 17, 202216:36
Slightely Maggie S2 E4: ROHO Rant, KAFOs, Eggrolls and Hair?!

Slightely Maggie S2 E4: ROHO Rant, KAFOs, Eggrolls and Hair?!

Maggie rants about her ROHO cushion and NuMotion and shares her recipe for Berry Sweet and Sour sauce as well as her adventures with her new KAFOs.

She is also asking for input on her hair!
Feb 14, 202213:02
Slightely Maggie S2 E3: Leaving the Mormon Church with Candles, KAFOs, and Egg Rolls

Slightely Maggie S2 E3: Leaving the Mormon Church with Candles, KAFOs, and Egg Rolls

Maggie describes the paradigm she is in with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints after almost 9 years of membership and then gives health advocacy updates about her KAFOs and sleep study. Hear about her adventures with developing recipes for these last two weeks and how they relate to a jam jar and a can of cider!
Feb 01, 202216:27
Socks Boxes Braces and Mushrooms

Socks Boxes Braces and Mushrooms

Maggie starts a new format, recording on video as well as audio. Simultaneously publishing on YouTube for accessibility and to enable her audience to check out visual elements. Added to advocacy updates is a recipe Maggie developed this week: Air-fried Mushrooms.
Jan 18, 202216:40
Catching Up & Going Forward

Catching Up & Going Forward

In the season 2 opener, Maggie catches everyone up on her ongoing projects and the accident from July in Paratransit as well as what happened with Strangers No More.
Jan 10, 202210:08
Social Media Friends & A Full September

Social Media Friends & A Full September

Maggie explores the healthcare advocacy work she endured through the summer that is extending into September, as well as her preponderance of social media friendships.
Sep 13, 202109:56
A Personal Self-Advocacy week

A Personal Self-Advocacy week

In her longest episode ever, Maggie updates several aspects of her health and self-advocacy efforts
Aug 16, 202119:38
Catching Up: Chest Pain Mystery

Catching Up: Chest Pain Mystery

Maggie catches you up with her health struggles in the month of June as well as a possible diagnosis.
Jul 08, 202104:08
I Have Goals! Day 24 EDS Awareness & A New Poem

I Have Goals! Day 24 EDS Awareness & A New Poem

Maggie wrote a quick poem about the goals she has, then she shares a dream she is working towards. All inquiries are welcome in making that dream come true.
May 25, 202108:53
My Proudest Moment: Asking For Help

My Proudest Moment: Asking For Help

For day 22 of MyEDSChallenge, a social media challenge that has been exhausting, Maggie shares her most vulnerable and proudest moment.
May 23, 202107:20
Words to Parents of Bendy Kids

Words to Parents of Bendy Kids

For day 18 of MyEDSChallenge, we are implored to give some advice to parents. This is a bit from me.
May 18, 202106:10
Processing this Diagnosis

Processing this Diagnosis

Many signs of my neurodivergent childhood are discusses. As is the reason for a lack of understanding about my struggles.
May 13, 202108:32
A New Diagnosis

A New Diagnosis

Although I've known I was neurodivergent for years, having been diagnosed with ADHD in my 30s, I received an additional diagnosis this week I want to share with you.
Apr 21, 202108:29
Two Broken Hands & The Hearing Results

Two Broken Hands & The Hearing Results

Stay tuned after Maggie gives the 411 about her most recent injury, for the results from the hearing that inspired this podcast!!
Apr 04, 202106:44
A Letter In the Mail

A Letter In the Mail

A letter, with a significant date was received a couple of days ago. What that letter could allude to has Maggie pondering and Googling.
Mar 31, 202109:36
Checking in on Chronic Conditions

Checking in on Chronic Conditions

Headed to the doctor today to check on some things. I share a few things I learned there. Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, gastroparesis, and biliary colic are some of the things discussed.
Mar 25, 202109:16
Chronic vs Pain Episodes and Podcasting

Chronic vs Pain Episodes and Podcasting

In this podcast, Maggie opens up about her chronic pain and what having a right upper quadrant pain crisis has delayed her life.
Mar 24, 202107:53
Time-Sharing My Body: Introducing DID
Mar 06, 202105:50
International Wheelchair Day and Professional Ableism

International Wheelchair Day and Professional Ableism

On the day I was planning to record a video about how excited I am to have my rehabilitative power chair, I was met with professional ableism. I do not abide with shame.
Mar 01, 202105:56
Tartan Sundays

Tartan Sundays

Ever wonder what Maggie Slighte's Sundays look like? Well, here's a great description!!
Feb 28, 202105:05
Executive Functioning, Mutual Caregiving and Homelessness

Executive Functioning, Mutual Caregiving and Homelessness

Looking back at some of my previous life choices over the past few decades, and realizing when I need to request help. And then following up!
Feb 28, 202107:49
The Hearing and This Podcast

The Hearing and This Podcast

Yesterday, I started a podcast. Today, I share some details about some of the things we discussed yesterday!
Feb 27, 202105:31
Slightely Maggie: A Podcast?

Slightely Maggie: A Podcast?

Maggie Slighte, one of the 4 hosts of the show, "Strangers No More," is venturing out into the wild world of podcasting...here's an introduction as to why. 


(Transcript available soon on MaggieSlighte.com)

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Feb 26, 202105:29