Alea O’Shea
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lauren :
see an OT for adaptive equipment and hand therapy if you haven’t :)
2026-04-26 03:12:56
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Amber Hillman :
Definitely request if the meals can be pre cut for you or atleast into strips to make it more manageable. I work in hospitality and we’re always happy to help in any way we can to make your experience enjoyable
2026-04-26 02:42:51
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Kelsea Jayde England :
I have a friend with a disability and when we go out I automatically do it, I don’t even think about it I just organise her food how I know she eats it, it becomes quiet autonomous when you are around someone enough and honestly, it is in no way a hassle so never think it is!!
2026-04-26 04:05:35
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Lemoneysnickett :
Okay I had a wrist drop with arm paralysed for 12 months - I always asked for them to pre cut my food into bite size at restaurants, shower chair was 10/10, weird chopping board was 0/10, you should get a wrist splint with finger holders it’s 11/10 but looks 1/10
2026-04-26 14:33:07
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Sarah.watkins19 :
As an OT I highly recommend seeing an OT: our job is to try make everyday tasks easier for people :)
2026-04-26 07:08:06
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a :
Hi my love, please see an occupational therapist specialising in neurological conditions. They will be able to tell you so many tips and tricks to make life easier that you would have never thought about. They will also be able to aid in finding alternative supports that specialise in eating, dressing, self care, makeup and even sexual health. No question is TMI and OTs are great in finding compensatory or different ways to doing things to make life a bit easier!
2026-04-28 11:41:56
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veronicaisha :
hello gorgeous - I have right sided hemiplega so my right arm is paralysed and has been my whole life. When I’m ordering food I always ask the person I’m comfortable with to cut up my food or if I cbs with eating messy ( so real) I order a bowl form of food; salad, pasta etc .. I don’t usually tell people until I become friends with them because you don’t owe them that information and the right people won’t care ! I’ve learnt with getting changed putting on shirts etc .. that putting the sleeve on your paralysed hand FIRST is easier. You will learn to adapt trust me hun, and don’t be afraid to ask for help! I’ve legit asked strangers or my managers to tie my laces on my shoes for me lol. Anything else you need advice on message me I have a LIFETIME of experience 🩷
2026-04-27 13:11:58
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claudiamalliaa :
Have you seen an OT?
2026-04-26 03:05:28
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jasmine bates :
As a support worker, I had an old client that was unable to use both hands due to cerebral palsy. We would go out to dinner weekly and I would cut up his food whether it was pizza, takeaway, etc. and assist him by feeding him with a fork. Out in public, it is no big deal at all asking for help by who you’re with! Hope this helps from a support worker pov 🥰
2026-04-27 05:03:33
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rena🦋 :
As an occupational therapist, this is our bread and butter!! See an OT asap if you have access to one, so many tips and tools to make every day life easier :) you got this, there is a way around everything!!
2026-04-28 22:42:58
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wonderbunnyxo :
I’d say learning to communicate your needs is going to be a big one. I have friends who are really happy to help me out but I struggle asking for help, so even if we have a conversation about something like this beforehand then they’re so happy to help me out. Sending you a lot of love & happy to help any way I can 💕
2026-04-26 08:56:11
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Nchuoel :
Current nurse but hospo beforehand but also now live with fluctuating mobility . I was always more than happy to cut food for people I’d ask if they needed it if it wasn’t offensive . But I legit get a rush of adrenaline advocating for myself and it’s so real you just panic but truly push through because you deserve to live life even if it isn’t made for disability’s
2026-04-26 01:58:11
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🌞 :
Sarahtoddhammer (can’t tag) has great makeup recs and other tips for people with limited hand/arm mobility
2026-04-26 09:53:30
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Lucy Smith :
I have cerebral palsy in my left hand. I usually eat my steak with my hands 😂 alternatively look up accessible cutlery there’s some variety 💕
2026-04-26 02:23:56
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amelia_frenchiee :
Yes girl, you get used to it. Take it slow and having an OT or physio to guide with practical supports that suit you cause we are all different. Also therapy to help deal with all the changes is good x
2026-04-29 12:14:49
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Alexander Hoy :
As someone who is also recently disabled, the hardest adjustment I’ve found is asking for help, but defs not afraid to tell people 😂 I did a few job interviews and it was one of the first things I mentioned. People are more understanding than you think!!
2026-05-02 05:28:17
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ringletted :
You can 100% request restaurants pre-cut things like steak. People want to help, you just gotta give them the chance.
2026-04-28 12:06:02
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Selah ✨ AuDHD OT :
See an OT! ☺️
2026-04-30 14:13:28
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zoealyssaa_ :
Even if I was a new friend, I would be aooo happy to help!! Communication is key 🫶🏼
2026-04-26 09:41:02
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dizyonline :
You could ask the people preparing the food to assist u
2026-04-27 06:14:40
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Louise Clarke :
something small is just having something that mentions your disability in your bio on your socials, if your comfortable with it. nothing major just a nod to it. most people check socials when they connect with new people, cuts out those who would care.
2026-04-26 13:28:53
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Maisiemano :
There are so many occupational therapy tools that could help if you haven’t already looked into it xx
2026-04-26 10:16:02
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Madison Young :
Most people will offer to cut food for you but I’ll never not order anything because I can cut it. You end up adapting and making it work!
2026-04-26 03:41:58
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Emily :
A universal cuff could be helpful for feeding if you have ROM in your elbow/shoulder. An occupational therapist would be a beneficial referral if you haven’t seen one already, they would help with assistive devices and strategies for feeding/dressing/any other activities you do daily :)
2026-04-26 03:29:55
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Bailey :
Hey, dining with dignity cutlery is so cute
2026-04-29 05:14:03
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