Vix Gerrard
@scottishvix.bsky.social
Book dragon. Dog enthusiast. Lifelong Whovian. EDS, Fibro, and HS pain wizard. I don’t have the spell slots for this.
Once again the #NHS fails in #accessibility. My GP has installed a touch screen self check in. In my wheelchair it’s 2in above my head. So not accessible for many different types of disabled people. Well done!
October 29, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Once again the #NHS fails in #accessibility. My GP has installed a touch screen self check in. In my wheelchair it’s 2in above my head. So not accessible for many different types of disabled people. Well done!
I’m chronically ill & having a really difficult time right now. Know the one thing that you can do for a chronically ill friend who’s missed a couple of things you’d normally see them at that would make a huge difference to them? Takes almost no time and costs nothing.
Send them a message. 1/4
Send them a message. 1/4
July 26, 2025 at 7:02 PM
I’m chronically ill & having a really difficult time right now. Know the one thing that you can do for a chronically ill friend who’s missed a couple of things you’d normally see them at that would make a huge difference to them? Takes almost no time and costs nothing.
Send them a message. 1/4
Send them a message. 1/4
We’re 6 days into Disability Pride month.
That’s how long into the month it took for a close family member to bowl me over once again with their ableism. I’m tired. They know my conditions. Why do I have to teach them when they are perfectly capable of researching what a symptom means themselves?
That’s how long into the month it took for a close family member to bowl me over once again with their ableism. I’m tired. They know my conditions. Why do I have to teach them when they are perfectly capable of researching what a symptom means themselves?
July 6, 2025 at 9:59 PM
We’re 6 days into Disability Pride month.
That’s how long into the month it took for a close family member to bowl me over once again with their ableism. I’m tired. They know my conditions. Why do I have to teach them when they are perfectly capable of researching what a symptom means themselves?
That’s how long into the month it took for a close family member to bowl me over once again with their ableism. I’m tired. They know my conditions. Why do I have to teach them when they are perfectly capable of researching what a symptom means themselves?
Today I celebrated 1 year at my wonderful job. After a toxic job destroyed my confidence and made me feel it was impossible to balance my chronic illnesses and a job, I’m happy and settled. I love my supportive colleagues, even when we’re dealing with unreasonable people (1/)
May 1, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Today I celebrated 1 year at my wonderful job. After a toxic job destroyed my confidence and made me feel it was impossible to balance my chronic illnesses and a job, I’m happy and settled. I love my supportive colleagues, even when we’re dealing with unreasonable people (1/)
4 days on from stitches out:
I had a great birthday weekend with little pain. But yesterday the area was agony. It turns out having a dressing on continuously for over 2 years in an area where skin normally touches skin means it’s unhappy and very sensitive when the dressing goes away.
I had a great birthday weekend with little pain. But yesterday the area was agony. It turns out having a dressing on continuously for over 2 years in an area where skin normally touches skin means it’s unhappy and very sensitive when the dressing goes away.
March 4, 2025 at 9:03 AM
4 days on from stitches out:
I had a great birthday weekend with little pain. But yesterday the area was agony. It turns out having a dressing on continuously for over 2 years in an area where skin normally touches skin means it’s unhappy and very sensitive when the dressing goes away.
I had a great birthday weekend with little pain. But yesterday the area was agony. It turns out having a dressing on continuously for over 2 years in an area where skin normally touches skin means it’s unhappy and very sensitive when the dressing goes away.
9 days post op:
Stitches are out! It was nice and easy - I was in the waiting area for longer than the treatment room. The area still looks a little sore and untidy, but as I suspected (hoped) I have pretty much my full range of motion back pain-free.
Stitches are out! It was nice and easy - I was in the waiting area for longer than the treatment room. The area still looks a little sore and untidy, but as I suspected (hoped) I have pretty much my full range of motion back pain-free.
February 28, 2025 at 11:52 PM
9 days post op:
Stitches are out! It was nice and easy - I was in the waiting area for longer than the treatment room. The area still looks a little sore and untidy, but as I suspected (hoped) I have pretty much my full range of motion back pain-free.
Stitches are out! It was nice and easy - I was in the waiting area for longer than the treatment room. The area still looks a little sore and untidy, but as I suspected (hoped) I have pretty much my full range of motion back pain-free.
I love my job.
I have a milestone birthday over the weekend, but with new legislation coming in on Monday causing stress and my boss off tomorrow I was just thinking I’d get an “enjoy your birthday” as I left tomorrow.
I have a milestone birthday over the weekend, but with new legislation coming in on Monday causing stress and my boss off tomorrow I was just thinking I’d get an “enjoy your birthday” as I left tomorrow.
February 27, 2025 at 4:16 PM
I love my job.
I have a milestone birthday over the weekend, but with new legislation coming in on Monday causing stress and my boss off tomorrow I was just thinking I’d get an “enjoy your birthday” as I left tomorrow.
I have a milestone birthday over the weekend, but with new legislation coming in on Monday causing stress and my boss off tomorrow I was just thinking I’d get an “enjoy your birthday” as I left tomorrow.
3 days post op: dressing is off so I’ve finally seen it. The stitches are lined up in such a way you’ll have to get unnecessary close to see any scar at all. It’s clean, no sign of infection, healing well. But pain has jumped back up to immediate post-op levels. Still, this is only temporary.
February 22, 2025 at 11:40 AM
3 days post op: dressing is off so I’ve finally seen it. The stitches are lined up in such a way you’ll have to get unnecessary close to see any scar at all. It’s clean, no sign of infection, healing well. But pain has jumped back up to immediate post-op levels. Still, this is only temporary.
My surgery is done!
It went really well, they were absolutely lovely and kind.
They were also very clear that given what was going on internally and externally, this would NEVER have healed on its own or with any cream or lotion.
It went really well, they were absolutely lovely and kind.
They were also very clear that given what was going on internally and externally, this would NEVER have healed on its own or with any cream or lotion.
February 19, 2025 at 12:44 PM
My surgery is done!
It went really well, they were absolutely lovely and kind.
They were also very clear that given what was going on internally and externally, this would NEVER have healed on its own or with any cream or lotion.
It went really well, they were absolutely lovely and kind.
They were also very clear that given what was going on internally and externally, this would NEVER have healed on its own or with any cream or lotion.
Real talk (potential TMI, skip this thread if you’re not comfortable with wounds)
I have had an HS flare under my arm since November 2022. It’s the only one left from before I started the immunosuppressant (which really has been life changing).
I have had an HS flare under my arm since November 2022. It’s the only one left from before I started the immunosuppressant (which really has been life changing).
February 13, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Real talk (potential TMI, skip this thread if you’re not comfortable with wounds)
I have had an HS flare under my arm since November 2022. It’s the only one left from before I started the immunosuppressant (which really has been life changing).
I have had an HS flare under my arm since November 2022. It’s the only one left from before I started the immunosuppressant (which really has been life changing).
Just realised I never shared this. I read a lot in January!
February 4, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Just realised I never shared this. I read a lot in January!
It’s only taken 8 years of asking, but next month I’ll finally get to see a physiotherapist specialising in chronic pain.
a woman says this is really happening in a gif
Alt: A gif where Reece Witherspoon is hugging herself and swaying from side to side saying “This is really happening!”
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February 4, 2025 at 5:36 PM
It’s only taken 8 years of asking, but next month I’ll finally get to see a physiotherapist specialising in chronic pain.
As someone who uses a wheelchair, it’s utterly humiliating when you get to work on time, looking forward to a good coffee, and seeing a colleague you don’t see often, only to have to turn around and go home because all the building’s disabled bays are full.
January 23, 2025 at 10:55 AM
As someone who uses a wheelchair, it’s utterly humiliating when you get to work on time, looking forward to a good coffee, and seeing a colleague you don’t see often, only to have to turn around and go home because all the building’s disabled bays are full.
My good friend makes an excellent point about how we engage with and use social media
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Social Media Pro-Tip: It’s Not Always About You (or me)
The timing of this post may not be perfect. It is not really about current events, of which there are too damn many, but rather about social media interactions in general. But those interactions ar…
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January 21, 2025 at 11:06 PM
My good friend makes an excellent point about how we engage with and use social media
Social Media Pro-Tip: It's Not Always About You (or me) cgaubrey.com/2025/01/21/s...
Social Media Pro-Tip: It's Not Always About You (or me) cgaubrey.com/2025/01/21/s...
I guess now I know what woke me up in the early hours of the morning.
Also I’m sick and have lost my voice so I’m salty AF.
Also I’m sick and have lost my voice so I’m salty AF.
January 4, 2025 at 1:49 PM
I guess now I know what woke me up in the early hours of the morning.
Also I’m sick and have lost my voice so I’m salty AF.
Also I’m sick and have lost my voice so I’m salty AF.
My 2024 reading summary. I did a lot of reading last year
January 1, 2025 at 12:48 PM
My 2024 reading summary. I did a lot of reading last year
Me with multiple fatigue & pain-causing chronic illnesses: It’s been a busy week and I had a bad night. I should take today to rest & recover.
Also me: I’ll just gut this entire overstuffed cupboard.
Me now: I made a huge mistake. I can barely move! At least the cupboard’s tidy…
Also me: I’ll just gut this entire overstuffed cupboard.
Me now: I made a huge mistake. I can barely move! At least the cupboard’s tidy…
December 29, 2024 at 6:34 PM
Me with multiple fatigue & pain-causing chronic illnesses: It’s been a busy week and I had a bad night. I should take today to rest & recover.
Also me: I’ll just gut this entire overstuffed cupboard.
Me now: I made a huge mistake. I can barely move! At least the cupboard’s tidy…
Also me: I’ll just gut this entire overstuffed cupboard.
Me now: I made a huge mistake. I can barely move! At least the cupboard’s tidy…
Brain fog is realising while brushing my hair after a shower that I shampooed but forgot to condition.
Chronic fatigue is saying F it, the shower, dressing change, & brushing were exhausting enough, I won’t be re-doing it.
FML is realising I’m getting my blue badge photo taken tomorrow morning
Chronic fatigue is saying F it, the shower, dressing change, & brushing were exhausting enough, I won’t be re-doing it.
FML is realising I’m getting my blue badge photo taken tomorrow morning
December 8, 2024 at 9:13 PM
Brain fog is realising while brushing my hair after a shower that I shampooed but forgot to condition.
Chronic fatigue is saying F it, the shower, dressing change, & brushing were exhausting enough, I won’t be re-doing it.
FML is realising I’m getting my blue badge photo taken tomorrow morning
Chronic fatigue is saying F it, the shower, dressing change, & brushing were exhausting enough, I won’t be re-doing it.
FML is realising I’m getting my blue badge photo taken tomorrow morning
When the internet goes out at work, that’s the universe saying it’s time for your lunch break, right?
December 3, 2024 at 12:21 PM
When the internet goes out at work, that’s the universe saying it’s time for your lunch break, right?
Reposted by Vix Gerrard
As I have somehow surpassed 7k followers on here I thought it might be nice to do a giveaway: All 7 of my books to one lovely winner. Just share and like to be in with a chance! 😁📚
November 28, 2024 at 11:10 AM
As I have somehow surpassed 7k followers on here I thought it might be nice to do a giveaway: All 7 of my books to one lovely winner. Just share and like to be in with a chance! 😁📚
Look this handsome boy with his fresh haircut. You can even see his eyes again
November 28, 2024 at 4:56 PM
Look this handsome boy with his fresh haircut. You can even see his eyes again
Yesterday was a big day. After 6 months as a temp, I interviewed for & was offered a permanent position.
I love this job. The work is interesting, my boss is supportive, my colleagues are great, & my disabilities only matter when I get told off for coming into the office injured when I could wfh.
I love this job. The work is interesting, my boss is supportive, my colleagues are great, & my disabilities only matter when I get told off for coming into the office injured when I could wfh.
November 28, 2024 at 9:15 AM
Yesterday was a big day. After 6 months as a temp, I interviewed for & was offered a permanent position.
I love this job. The work is interesting, my boss is supportive, my colleagues are great, & my disabilities only matter when I get told off for coming into the office injured when I could wfh.
I love this job. The work is interesting, my boss is supportive, my colleagues are great, & my disabilities only matter when I get told off for coming into the office injured when I could wfh.
Listening to @vox.com’s podcast. The host introduces the guest as “someone who has probably read more books than you this year” and they give a figure of “somewhere between 50 and 75”.
Is it wrong that my immediate reaction is “lightweight”. I’m sitting at 96 and averaging two a week.
Is it wrong that my immediate reaction is “lightweight”. I’m sitting at 96 and averaging two a week.
November 20, 2024 at 8:21 PM
Listening to @vox.com’s podcast. The host introduces the guest as “someone who has probably read more books than you this year” and they give a figure of “somewhere between 50 and 75”.
Is it wrong that my immediate reaction is “lightweight”. I’m sitting at 96 and averaging two a week.
Is it wrong that my immediate reaction is “lightweight”. I’m sitting at 96 and averaging two a week.
It’s been a long time coming, but I think I’m on the final stretch of the long road from turning a 4 month temp job into a permanent role where my disabilities aren’t used against me and I’m respected for being a hard worker. 6 months ago I wasn’t sure a job like that existed.
November 19, 2024 at 10:43 PM
It’s been a long time coming, but I think I’m on the final stretch of the long road from turning a 4 month temp job into a permanent role where my disabilities aren’t used against me and I’m respected for being a hard worker. 6 months ago I wasn’t sure a job like that existed.