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To those disabled, and unable to work - How do you occupy yourself on a day-to-day basis?

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  • April2018mom
    April2018mom Posts: 2,882 Disability Gamechanger
    Have you tried photography? It is a good hobby to have. 
  • GettinOlde
    GettinOlde Community member Posts: 495 Pioneering
    Wallowing in self-pitty and spending too much time at this keyboard. (feeling grumpy)
    Resident joker - not to be taken too seriously ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
  • brydiedwards
    brydiedwards Community member Posts: 31 Courageous
    Hi @Earlysound ! Sorry to hear that you've had negative reactions to your situation in the past, people's ignorance can be so frustrating, but it's great that you don't feel you have to reveal more than you're comfortable with. Due to limited mobility/people's reactions when I'm in public, I spend a lot of time at home and have had trouble trying to fill it with things I enjoy. The few things I've found that really keep me occupied however are comedy podcasts (particularly Russell Brand on Radio X, or Off Menu), cooking, discovering new music, painting and other crafts like embroidery/knitting (except I can never keep at them), reading, and I'm not ashamed to say I watch a LOT of TV. I am also an Online Community Champion with Scope, as I wanted to find a volunteer role I could do online, and the hours are completely up to you so I recommend it :) 
  • April2018mom
    April2018mom Posts: 2,882 Disability Gamechanger
    I love baking. I made vanilla cupcakes today with the kids. I’m hoping to start dancing lessons in the fall and am looking for a new tutor as well. I’m about to start a new job on Monday too. It’s in a office not far away. 
  • Ails
    Ails Community member Posts: 2,256 Disability Gamechanger
    Well done on your new job, @April2018mom and I hope it goes well for you.  :smiley:
    Winner of the Scope New Volunteer Award 2019.   :)
  • April2018mom
    April2018mom Posts: 2,882 Disability Gamechanger
  • thespiceman
    thespiceman Community member Posts: 6,388 Disability Gamechanger
    Hello @April2018mom   Best wishes in your new job .

    Hope everything works out and is successful.

    Take care.

    @thespiceman
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