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[bunnyaimee]

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[alishawhittam]

Taylor Swift The Eras Tour Anfield

Friday 14th June 2024 will be a day I remember for the rest of my life as it is the day we got to see Taylor Swift The Eras Tour live at Anfield. This day was months in the making for us. For me, it meant lots of rest in the hope that I could enjoy the day with as little pain as possible. My Daughter Becks had been counting down the minutes, she had been thinking about her outfit for a year, and she knew exactly what she wanted down to the makeup look and body glitter.
Luckily we had gone to Anfield a few days early so that she could get all the Merch she wanted as she did not miss out on anything, she spent just under £200 in less than 5 minutes. Seeing the crowds trying to get into the store that night we knew we made the right decision.
Our day started early, I made a silly mistake, I left it to the day of the concert to dye my hair and cover up the millions of grey hairs that made my face look so much older. Luckily I had Becks to dye it for me as it's not something I can do for myself anymore.
Our amazing Hairdresser was coming early to cut Becks' hair and blow-dry mine which was one less thing to worry about. I had gone from really long to short as I just couldn't manage it any more and it made such a difference to my confidence.
While we started the day early I knew I still had time to rest if I needed it. I had prepped my body on the run-up to this night by resting lots and reducing any adrenaline spikes, while I felt a little tired I was adamant that nothing was going to ruin this for us.

What was I going to wear?
While I hadn't planned my outfit, I had bought a few new pieces as options. All day, I had been experiencing awful cramping pains that I was just going to ignore because nothing could ruin today.
The first outfit I tried was a long tulle skirt in a beautiful light almost a mint shade of green to go with this Merino wool jumper I had splurged on from Abercrombie & Fitch it was just the right shade to coordinate not colour block. While it was an option everything was coming down to the weather.
Becks had been planning her outfit since we confirmed the tickets in 2023. She wanted a denim jacket with lots of sparkles. I went a bit crazy with the sparkle order just to make sure that she had more than enough to do everything she wanted, as the jacket didn't arrive in time she had to sit up all night the night before glueing sparkles onto her jacket but it looked amazing.
I had ordered a Levis Denim jacket from Depop which became a nightmare. Seller 1 cancelled the order and even after telling the second seller that I wanted this jacket before the 10th of June it wasn't sent on time, this was stress I didn't need.  This meant Becks had to take a quick trip into Kirkby town centre the day before and luckily she found a black denim jacket in The British Heart Foundation.
On a Facetime call with Becks the week before I got the feeling she didn't love the outfit she had planned so I sent her lots of dress inspo pictures from House of CB and Abercrombie, nothing was going to ruin this day for her. I was going to make sure she got an outfit that she was excited about, she didn't need much encouragement to go shopping. While she was in Abercrombie & Fitch she FaceTimed me from the changing room with the biggest smile on her face, she had fallen in love with the green-tiered maxi dress so she simply had to have it.
In the UK you have to dress for the weather and while it had said rain we had very few clouds in the sky so just in case I had a spare jumper and blanket put in my bag. 
The outfit for the night ended up being green pants that had a green and white block design from River Island and a black flowy top with a black faux leather biker jacket, I did want to change into a white flowy top but changing the black bra was going to cost me too many spoons. After getting Becks to check we had everything a million times we finally left the house.
Pack everything just in case
Before leaving the house, I make sure to bring everything I might need. The most crucial item is medication; I always carry the next dose with me in case I need it. In addition, I also carry a TENS machine to help manage particularly bad pain. my pain relief 
As I was getting ready to attendoud music and flashing lights, I knew I needed to bring dark glasses and ear protection. I always keep a blanket scarf rolled uprticular night, I also packed a cardigan to keep me warm. The cold or chills can quickly worsen any night, especially if it's a bad pain night. When I get chills, it feels like my bones are made of ice, no matter how warm it is.
I did put a small make-up bag in as I hoped once we got there I could have put a little make-up on but the closest I got to put on make-up was a little lip gloss. With large dark glasses, most of my face was covered anyway.

The Journey to Anfield
I had never ventured this far in my wheelchair before, so I was feeling a bit nervous. Luckily, Kirkby has a new train station with flat pavement all the way, making the journey much easier. This was my first time traveling by train in a wheelchair, and I wasn't sure if we needed to inform the station in advance to arrange for a ramp. It's not like they give you a handbook for being a wheelchair user. Fortunately, the new station at Kirkby was fantastic, and the staff were incredibly helpful. Despite my high anxiety, Becks remained cool as a cucumber throughout the journey.
Becks suggested getting off at Kirkdale instead of Sandhills, where there are large pavement drops. Getting off at Kirkdale was easy, but getting to Anfield was difficult. There were few lowered kerb stones and many of them were blocked by parked cars, making the 30-minute journey quite challenging. I had to backtrack multiple times and even navigate busy roads in order to find a lowered kerb stone to get back onto the pavement safely.


Goosebumps every time
The sight of the bustling crowds heading towards that beautiful fortress of a football stadium fills me with immense pride as a Scouser. The Scouse girls, as always, looked absolutely stunning, but their allure seemed to reach ethereal levels for the Taylor Swift concert. As we neared the stadium, it was the men who drew our attention, men dressed impeccably some donning Travis Kelce jerseys and others adorned in shimmering attire with the most exquisite makeup. However, it was the ladies who truly left us in awe with their breathtaking appearance.
Becks had been dreaming of seeing Taylor Swift for years and I wanted her to have the night of her life. With my Princess in love with her new outfit, her make-up look planned out and having had her hair done in the morning by Our Amazing Hairdresser it all came together perfectly, she looked amazing. Getting to record her walking up to Anfield with the jacket she had worked so hard on sparkly in the sun it was a real proud Mum moment.

First Class
From the first person we encountered outside the ground, we were blown away by the whole team at Anfield, I can't sing their praises high enough. The first young gentleman did not know the answer to our question so he went away and asked a colleague. I can't stress this enough but there were people everywhere and yet he came back to us and then took us to the gate we needed to go through, amazing.
Once we got to the door one member of staff asked for our tickets. Before I left for the stadium I had sent a message to @LFCHelp on X (or Twitter) as I needed a larger bag than was allowed. I disclosed to them what would be in the bag to ask if it was ok. I explained this to them and they asked if they could check it which is what the gentleman on X had said would happen. They then put bag searched tags on my bag and Becks' bag they scanned our tickets and called the lift for us. 
I can not sing the praises of Liverpool Football Club high enough. This was my first time at Anfield since I got ill, for me this was a huge thing as every other time I had been to Anfield I was able-bodied and I never had to think about a toilet stall large enough to fit my wheelchair in or the best place to go to order at the concessions stand. As someone with a disability, I have had people look at the chair not me, I even had a lady tell me that I was too young to be in a wheelchair. Anfield held so many amazing memories for me and I didn't want to feel any different being there. 
One gentleman from the team came to escort us to our seats, when we got there he told us where everything was. He was so warm, and welcoming he even came over once the show had ended. We had stayed back a little so I could put a cardigan on before we left and he was asking how our night was, he even told us how amazing Pink was the last time she performed. It was so nice to talk to someone who truly loves their job Our Club and that amazing stadium as much as we do.


Friday 14th June 
The moment she sang that first note and I saw my baby girl cry tears of joy I was a mess. So I grabbed her hand and we sang along with every word, OK Becks sang every word to every song, towards the end I hit the wall and I couldn't keep my eyes open that is nothing against Taylor Swift she was incredible, my illness just cut me off and I couldn't fight it anymore. I still haven't admitted that to Becks. I had to take another dose of Oramorph towards the end of the concert as this pain was getting a lot more severe, adding that to already doing so much more than my body can handle and I was clocked out. I'm still incredibly proud that I managed to leave the house.
Seeing Becks so happy, singing and dancing along to every word, and me giving my all singing along with a bit of wheelchair dancing (the top half moved a bit), I will remember that night for the rest of my life.
If you get a chance to see The Eras Tour grab hold of the tickets with both hands, take your dancing shoes and sing along to every single song with wild abandon. Seeing Rebecca so happy made the night even more magical, I don't think she sat down all night, she danced her little legs off. Taylor's songs have played a cathartic role in her life, we have an amazing relationship but sometimes you have to play Taylor Swift on repeat after a bad day or a shitty situation. After a few bad weeks in my own life trust me it helps. 
As soon as I can I will be sharing more on my YouTube channel, so please make sure you subscribe if you haven't already. I have put lots of Taylor Swift videos up already, please click below to go to my channel, I appreciate it 🫶


Love Always 
Alisha 🫶

[fashioneyesta]

Happy #InternationalWomensDay . . . Happy International Women’s Day to all of my incredible sisters reading this. As a disabled woman, if I could offer one piece of advice it would be to know your self-worth. Life can be so unkind to our mental health, as women, I feel that there is a constant feeling of comparing oneself against others. But, humans are a product of nature end nature is diverse. How boring would it be to be in a garden with just one type of flower? We all need to remember that there is power in being your own unique self. One thing people can be sure about me is that I own who I am, I am my own person, I have my own weird and quirky interests and likes. I might be one persons honey to another persons marmite. But in life, we cannot please every single person we meet, so be yourself and enjoy it. Take stock of all the things you have achieved in your life and continue to build towards the future you want. I’m happy to be, where I am now, I’m in a career, I’m lucky to be paid for my writing, I worked tirelessly to get my degree and a masters degree and I’m getting closer to where I want to be every day. I’m independent, I found my passions, I’m comfortable with my own unique self, and I’m surrounded by people who value me for who I am. In life strive to be happy and nothing else. Anything else on top of that is a bonus. . . . #Blogger #DiscoverUnder10k #DisabledBlogger #DisabledInfluencer #DisabilityAwareness #DisabilityConfident #DisabledWoman (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpiwHQZKmAi/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[ceepstyle]

This vibrant blue @maggylondon faux wrap dress from @diaandco is so cheery and bright is almost impossible not to smile when you’re wearing it! I paired this already feminine dress with a micro flower print headband and some wild animal print sneakers for an absolutely adorable look to celebrate the impending arrival of spring! ID: a carousel of photos featuring Karin, a white, plus-sized, disabled woman in a wheelchair with blonde hair and hazel eyes wearing a bright blue midi length faux wrap dress, a knotted white silk headband with a small blue flowers on it, A chunky blue necklace with a pendant that has a unique shape on an oval backing and a ribbon chain, A pair of pink clear glasses, and white and black leopard print sneakers. In all the photos, she is sitting in front of a white textured wall in her power wheelchair and smiling at the camera. #disabilityirl #disabledfashion #disability #disabledblogger #plussizefashion #disabledstyle #plussizeinfluencer #mydiastyle #diaandco #fatfashion #fatdisabledworthy #plussizeootd #plussizefashionista #plussizestyle #psootd #styleatanysize #beautyhasnosize #stylehasnosize #styletherapy #styleblogger #styleoftheday #styleinspiration #styletherapist #fashionactivism #fashionactivist #fashion #prettydisabledpowerful #prettyperiod #noqualifiersrequired #disabledisnotabadthing (at Fort Lauderdale, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/CbTqfQPrNJ1/?utm_medium=tumblr

[roseleevader]

I have a fear of being seen moving my body or not standing ‘normally’. I have a fear that I will be judged or told I am faking. These fears are especially strong when posting online and especially when I’m using my mobility aids in public. Today I’m facing that fear head on by calling it out and talking about it. Some part of my brain believes that if I’m as disabled as I talk about being, I wouldn’t be able to kick my leg up. But I AM as disabled as I talk about being, and I CAN kick my leg up! This is my disabled experience. It’s not a one size fits all. I am disabled, and I can still move my body. I have limitations, and some days I have less. I am a cane user, and I am not required to “look” like I need it. I’m disabled but I’m still goofy, dorky me and that’s totally allowed 💛 • • • Photo id: two photos of Rose in her backyard wearing a green beanie, glasses, a black sweatshirt, and jeans. Her floral cane is helping her keep balanced in both pictures. In the first, she stands facing the camera with her arm up behind her head. In the second, she has turned to the side and kicked her leg out behind her and she has her tongue out. Not pictured: intense pelvic cramping, and a subluxed hip about an hour after the picture was taken • • • #disabledandproud #disabledblogger #chronicillness #motivation #mentalhealth #disabilityawareness #chronicallyill #disabled #spoonie #spoonielife #spooniesupport #spooniestrong #spooniecommunity #spooniesunite #spoonieblogger #invisibleillness #butyoudontlooksick #chronicpainlife #edsawareness #chronicfatiguesyndrome #lowbackpain #dysautonomia #babewithamobilityaid #potsie #gastroparesisawareness #spoontheory (at Portland, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/roseleevader/p/CZP5N_svKbb/?utm_medium=tumblr

[authorrachelm]

#ontheblog: Www.rachelmwriter.com #ontheblog #wheelchair #disability #equalaccessibilities #cerebralpalsy #tipsandtricks #disabledblogger #disabilityawareness #disabilityadvocate #dontdismyabilities #spinalsurgery #spinalsurgeryrecovery #positivequotes #positivevibesonly ⠀ #mindfullness #coolcalmcollected #success #happiness #ambition #confidence #positiveselfworth #Bloggersgetsocial #blogginggals #blogvibes #girlboss #creativeatheart #bosslady #moversmakemoves Please also follow me on Twitter: Authorrachelm Pinterest: Authorrachelm Please also ‘like’ my Facebook page The Rachel Diaries (All page likes will be returned)❤️ https://www.instagram.com/p/B4NbEHXgIhS/?igshid=12vigss0kkc1k

[oslotos]

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#oslotos #oslotøs #os_lotos #lotosjust #linux #desktop #laptop #soft #physicallychallenged #disabled #disabledpeople #disabledlife #disabledveteran #disabledblogger #disabledwomen #disabledgamer #санктпетербург #екатеринбург #москва #ростов #казань #россия #норильск #новосибирск #новороссийск #челябинск #чебоксары #краснодар #красноярск #пенза #астрахань #тюмень #уфа #оренбург #самара #калининград (at Moscow Sheremetyevo International Airport, Terminal D) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzVfR6YDWg0/?igshid=rx49h4z8elm

[robimypodroze]

🤔 Co Was motywuje do odkrywania nowych miejsc na swojej mapie? U nas często jest to jakieś 📸 zdjęcie, 🎥 film czy zasłyszane zdanie. A często bywa i tak, że zamarzymy sobie o czymś ot tak, po prostu i idziemy w to licząc, że osiągniemy cel. Wrażenia na finiszu bywają różne, bo rzeczywistość nie zawsze pokrywa się z wyobrażeniem czy internetową kreacją. Macie takie miejsca, o których marzyliście, a po przybyciu na miejsce rozczarowały Was? My kilka takich z pewnością byśmy znaleźli. Całe szczęście nie było tak z Morskim Okiem 🤩 które zachwyciło nas swoją urodą. Widok tego polodowcowego jeziora w otoczeniu gór, odcinających się na tle błękitnego nieba i fakt, że mogliśmy dotrzeć tu razem przerósł nasze oczekiwania. I choć niemożliwa była wspólna wędrówka wokół jego brzegów, czy dalej w górę, to ten widok na zawsze zapisze się w historii naszego podróżowania, jako jeden z najbardziej wyjątkowych. . . . . #robimypodroze #polskietatry #morskieoko #tatry360🗻 #tatryphoto #polskiegóry #motywacjadodzialania #spelniajmarzenia #podrozowanie #marzeniespełnione #tatry_official #tatras_mountain_photo #disabledtravel #disabledblogger #wheelchairtravels #dreamscometruetour #memories❤️ #realitycapture #travellingcouples #polandsights #beautifuldestinations #beautifulpoland #polskanawózku #accessiblepoland #wedwoje❤ #togetherwegofar #happycouplehappylife #igerspoland_photooftheday (w: Morskie Oko) https://www.instagram.com/p/Chbto0Bsi8Q/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[qofu]

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[shadetreader]

#TakeBackIG from the enablers who keep silencing marginalized people. Or are you going to prove my assertions correct with your *choice* of silence, letting another corporate platform crush dissent like Twitter did to me last year? #BigTechCensorship #InstagramServesFascism #CentristsEnableFascism #CorporateCensorship #StopIgnoringTransPeople #TransCreativesMatter #StopBeingCowards #FreeShadetreader #BannedOnThe4thOfJuly #DOSOMETHING #FakeAllies #TheSilenceOfOurFriends #JackDorseyLovesNazis #DisabledBlogger #TransBlogger #TechBrosAreDestroyingTheWorld #AmplifyMarginalizedVoices https://www.instagram.com/p/CbbJ3fOlyWu/?utm_medium=tumblr

[bunnyaimee]

✨️ #TopNine2022 ! ✨️ What a year it's been, not gonna lie, for the most part, it wasn't great, we lost family, I broke 2 bones for the first time, still struggled with my mental health & the pandemic is STILL here... but to put a good ending to it, I started a new job that so far I'm enjoying, we had a beautiful long summer, got an allotment, had Nintendo fun with friends, & of course some fab Marvel movies! 💐 Also, I love how my Top nine are rows of disability, life experiences, and Harry Potter haha! 😁 Here's to 2023! May it be a good one for us all! 💜 Let me know something good you enjoyed this year! 🎆 Happy New Year! 🎆 _______ #happynewyear #2023 #topnine #top9 #disabled #disability #disabledblogger #tomparker #thewanted #brokenbones #birthday #harrypotter #pottergram #hp #hpphotoexhibition #london #ootd #cuteoutfits #tiktok #dandydoodlez https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm1zvTBoN9h/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[alishawhittam]

I really do mean it has been years 🤗 so pleased with myself #me #meawareness #myalgicencephalomyelitis #myalgicencephalomyelitissucks #myalgicencephalomyelitisawarenes #disability #disabled #wheelchair #disabilityawareness #chronicillness #chronicpain #disabledlife #chronicallyill #disabledandproud #nevergiveup #disabledblogger #disabilities #disabledbodiesmatter #disabledmum https://www.instagram.com/p/CU3FMxrMbwB/?utm_medium=tumblr

[fashioneyesta]

#RareDiseaseDay . . . So today marks Rare Disease Day 2021, I didn’t want to miss out on an opportunity to talk about my own rare illness. As many of you probably know I have a condition called Septo Optic Dysplasia. It is a pretty rare condition and Impacts my sight and my endocrine system. When I was first diagnosed with this condition at the age of 18 months very little was known on the illness. My parents were given a small leaflet with some information on the illness and had to figure out their own way from there. My consultants were of course fantastic, with medical things. But they weren’t able to do much in terms of giving my parents an emotional sense of what raising a child with this illness would be like. One of my missions as an adult with this illness is to provide information and to equip people with this illness and their families on what living with this illness can be like. Something that me and my family didn’t have when I was first diagnosed. I receive so many messages from family members of children with this illness and I’m genuinely touched that I have helped people to better understand this illness and not feel so fainted by it. If I could give one piece of advice to people living with this illness and their families. It would be to not be afraid to ask for help or advice. Ask as many questions as you need to and seek out all the resources you can find. Living with a rare illness can sometimes feel as if you are the only person dealing with it. But believe me you aren’t, there are other people who can totally relate to what you’re dealing with. It just may take a little time to find them. If you have this illness or any other rare illness and you would like to share your story. Please do feel free to do so in the comments and perhaps we can all find more of “our people.” To anyone living with a rare illness, keep being you. You’re doing a rather splendid job! . . . Photo Description: a photo of Emily wearing a beige floral print dress. She is pushing her hair back off her face. #Accessibility . . . #RareDiseaseDay2021 #Disability #DisabilityAwareness #Blogger #DisabledBlogger #SeptoOpticDysplasia . . . Photo taken before lockdown. (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CL2d9rRrP6V/?igshid=7iubw2id3tyv

[angledartstudio]

NEW BLOG POST Does Fine Art have a problem with disability?

Ah its finally out there into the world. My opinion piece asking the question if the Fine Art world has a problem with disability, whilst sharing some of my own personal experiences.

I plan to expand on this further in the future, but for now, curl up with a cuppa and enjoy a good read whilst asking yourself the same question.

https://www.angledstudio.com/post/does-fine-art-have-problem-disability

[roseleevader]

Trying to push myself to fit in more happy, more good, more positive. • When I first got sick, I thought I’d end up back at my previous baseline. But at this point, I know my fight is more for quality of life than actual improvement. My baseline just isn’t where it used to be. • And if this is what I’m working with, then how do I fit all of the things into this smaller, slower life I’ve now got? I now need more calm and more rest, but I was deep into hustle culture and so very proud of my work ethic. How do I travel and work and live while inside a body that requires rest and IV fluids more than anything else? • 📸 @catamosphotography • #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthblogger #lifestyle #positive #disabled #disabledblogger #disabledmodel #disabledpeoplearehot #chronicillness #disabilityadvocate #chronicfatigue #fibromyalgiawarrior #anxiety #chronicpain #butyoudontlooksick #chronicpainawareness #endowarrior #modelingphotography #photography #modelphotographer #newgenerationscout #positivemindset #positivenergy #bloggerstyle #bloggersgetsocial #lifestylemodel #instablogging (at Portland, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/CiIx3K2PAqA/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=