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Disabled Shit

Disabled Shit

By Tara Hawkins

Tara and Julianne, two long-time disabled lesbians, discuss life as a disabled person and try to wear out the f bomb.
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Patient #28

Disabled ShitJul 24, 2019

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Air to Breathe

Air to Breathe

Today we talk about the mental health crisis resulting from lack of food security, lack of clean water, air, housing, medical care, or usable pizza delivery apps. With our friend Garion.
Nov 21, 201929:42
Through the Blue Door

Through the Blue Door

Walk out of the day and through the Blue Door. You will be safe. You may even dream.
Oct 29, 201907:36
The Queen and I

The Queen and I

Buttercup the cat has completely stolen our hearts and is completely indifferent to how much money we have spent on litter boxes and the bed she won't use.
Oct 23, 201940:26
Crazy Cat Time

Crazy Cat Time

Introducing Buttercup the cat, the latest in C-PAP technology, and Spencer. Also, I kvetch about meanies on social media and my deteriorating body.
Sep 28, 201928:02
Cursing the Gods because it's medically necessary
Sep 12, 201947:53
Girls Just Want to Have Fun
Aug 26, 201955:26
Patient #28

Patient #28

Harrowing. Cliff hanger. The lesbians are left abandoned and howling in the wilderness as the medical professionals check off their boxes and try to squeeze in another patient.
Jul 24, 201959:17
Knee Deep and Waiting for Rescue

Knee Deep and Waiting for Rescue

We talk about the paperwork we've been filling out for the Dept. Of Workforce Services, which determines what programs (such as medical insurance) we qualify for and for Social Security, which determines whether or not we are disabled and qualify for related programs (such as income).
Jul 11, 201928:34
Wild, wild sex, or, how to get down and get funky
Jun 30, 201930:30
Pets: should you get a plant instead

Pets: should you get a plant instead

The conventional wisdom is that pets are good for you. They make you happy. They help you live longer. In this episode, we present a few things to consider before getting a pet (like, maybe a pet is not the best idea for you).
Jun 12, 201939:01
Being Fat and Eating Food

Being Fat and Eating Food

We start with an update on how we've been and then, we tell you the TRUTH about being fat and eating food. Spoiler alert: being fat does not necessarily mean that one is unhealthy and eating right has nothing to do with losing weight.
Jun 05, 201935:52
Insomnia: what it is and what you can do about it.

Insomnia: what it is and what you can do about it.

In this episode, we talk about the causes and types of insomnia and share our first hand experiences with a wide variety of sleep hygiene tools. If you're tired of being tired, maybe we can help. Maybe. We'll give it a shot.
May 28, 201935:52
Welcome to Disabled Shit with Tara and Julianne, long-time disabled lesbians

Welcome to Disabled Shit with Tara and Julianne, long-time disabled lesbians

This week we meander over not being validated as humans, the incredible hardship of showering, and the mountains of paperwork involved with being disabled.
May 24, 201945:34