Stickman Communications
@stickmancomms.bsky.social
Stickmen helping to build understanding and acceptance of hidden disabilities and chronic illness, in a way that empowers us. (Run by Hannah Ensor - who has #hypermobility #PoTS and probably other stuff.) +talking about personal experience of #disability
Today has been really tough - but also really constructive.
Not because of how much I've done - but because of how much self control I've used to *not do*.
There are so many tasks to do at my new house - including many that are manageable for me, but I didn't go. I rested and recharged today. It -
Not because of how much I've done - but because of how much self control I've used to *not do*.
There are so many tasks to do at my new house - including many that are manageable for me, but I didn't go. I rested and recharged today. It -
January 30, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Today has been really tough - but also really constructive.
Not because of how much I've done - but because of how much self control I've used to *not do*.
There are so many tasks to do at my new house - including many that are manageable for me, but I didn't go. I rested and recharged today. It -
Not because of how much I've done - but because of how much self control I've used to *not do*.
There are so many tasks to do at my new house - including many that are manageable for me, but I didn't go. I rested and recharged today. It -
Our updated 'mobility problems' card is in stock - with a plain or striped border. I'm really pleased with how they've turned out - a handy way to ask for a seat for people who's disability can also make spoken interactions difficult or impossible. And -
January 29, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Our updated 'mobility problems' card is in stock - with a plain or striped border. I'm really pleased with how they've turned out - a handy way to ask for a seat for people who's disability can also make spoken interactions difficult or impossible. And -
People parking partly on the pavement is common in the UK. Unfortunately this often means people using wheelchairs, rollators, and pushchairs or prams cannot get past - having to go right out into busy streets in order to get past cars that have parked on the pavement - creating unnecessary dangers
January 26, 2026 at 5:09 PM
People parking partly on the pavement is common in the UK. Unfortunately this often means people using wheelchairs, rollators, and pushchairs or prams cannot get past - having to go right out into busy streets in order to get past cars that have parked on the pavement - creating unnecessary dangers
The windows in my rented room were replaced. It's made the room warmer and less drafty, lighter and brighter, and I can reach to open the windows now too - so all really good. However, I also discovered: new windows STINK. at least, the caulk/sealant does! So I slept elsewhere the first night -
January 24, 2026 at 11:22 AM
The windows in my rented room were replaced. It's made the room warmer and less drafty, lighter and brighter, and I can reach to open the windows now too - so all really good. However, I also discovered: new windows STINK. at least, the caulk/sealant does! So I slept elsewhere the first night -
Sometimes you just need to let people know not to interrupt! If I'm brain fogged, I often have to restart a task if I'm interrupted because I lose my thread - and it's a bit soul destroying. So, here's the concentrating sign I designed, back in stock: www.stickmancommunications.co.uk/product-page...
January 23, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Sometimes you just need to let people know not to interrupt! If I'm brain fogged, I often have to restart a task if I'm interrupted because I lose my thread - and it's a bit soul destroying. So, here's the concentrating sign I designed, back in stock: www.stickmancommunications.co.uk/product-page...
That snuck up on me rather! I've just discovered that we are almost completely out of keyrings! It's going to take a few weeks to be able to order a new batch because I've got a large print run of cards on it's way already so I need to earn more before I can spend it!
January 20, 2026 at 6:30 PM
That snuck up on me rather! I've just discovered that we are almost completely out of keyrings! It's going to take a few weeks to be able to order a new batch because I've got a large print run of cards on it's way already so I need to earn more before I can spend it!
1/3 Many neurodivergent people don't get clear signals from their body about what it needs. If I've been concentrating, or even just enjoying someone's company I may simply not notice that I need to loo until it physically hurts. Or I might not notice I'm hungry until I feel dizzy or nauseous .
January 16, 2026 at 6:30 PM
1/3 Many neurodivergent people don't get clear signals from their body about what it needs. If I've been concentrating, or even just enjoying someone's company I may simply not notice that I need to loo until it physically hurts. Or I might not notice I'm hungry until I feel dizzy or nauseous .
Important wheelchair use note: Logic says 'When it's raining, lean forward so your knees don't get soggy'. Experience says: Do NOT lean forward! Seriously! When you lean forward your coat channels all that rain down your back and onto your seat - so you then have to sit in a puddle and wet pants!
January 15, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Important wheelchair use note: Logic says 'When it's raining, lean forward so your knees don't get soggy'. Experience says: Do NOT lean forward! Seriously! When you lean forward your coat channels all that rain down your back and onto your seat - so you then have to sit in a puddle and wet pants!
There's a lot of 'flu, coughs, colds, and COVID going round. People who are immunocompromised or have health conditions that will be worsened by infection,need to be really careful about avoiding it.
So -
So -
January 14, 2026 at 11:22 AM
There's a lot of 'flu, coughs, colds, and COVID going round. People who are immunocompromised or have health conditions that will be worsened by infection,need to be really careful about avoiding it.
So -
So -
Working on a presentation on communicating about hidden disabilities for some of the staff at Guys and St Thomas's hospital trust on Thursday. One of the key points I'll be making is the importance of understanding that when a patient says no to something, we aren't being resistant, non-compliant -
January 13, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Working on a presentation on communicating about hidden disabilities for some of the staff at Guys and St Thomas's hospital trust on Thursday. One of the key points I'll be making is the importance of understanding that when a patient says no to something, we aren't being resistant, non-compliant -
Wondering why my card number for an online purchase seemed unfamiliar: I was holding my card upside down. #BrainFog
Muppet.
Change of plan: No important decisions or designing. Might do cross stitch, or Christmas decs removal, or watch Shrek 2. Cuppa first though.
#Pacing is the top priority.
Muppet.
Change of plan: No important decisions or designing. Might do cross stitch, or Christmas decs removal, or watch Shrek 2. Cuppa first though.
#Pacing is the top priority.
January 12, 2026 at 2:53 PM
Thanks for everyone's feedback - we've taken it all on board, and also taken into account other cards available (sensory overload card, time-out card etc). What do you think of this latest draft? Is it better? More changes needed still?
#Disability #Fatigue #Overwhelm #Autism #SocialBattery
#Disability #Fatigue #Overwhelm #Autism #SocialBattery
January 10, 2026 at 11:22 AM
Thanks for everyone's feedback - we've taken it all on board, and also taken into account other cards available (sensory overload card, time-out card etc). What do you think of this latest draft? Is it better? More changes needed still?
#Disability #Fatigue #Overwhelm #Autism #SocialBattery
#Disability #Fatigue #Overwhelm #Autism #SocialBattery
I've added a 'condition explanation cards' category in the 'browse by symptom' part of our site, so if someone has lots of diagnoses, they can browse through them all in one place. This photo is just a few of the many conditions we cover.
From www.stickmancommunications.co.uk/condition-ex...
From www.stickmancommunications.co.uk/condition-ex...
January 9, 2026 at 6:38 PM
I've added a 'condition explanation cards' category in the 'browse by symptom' part of our site, so if someone has lots of diagnoses, they can browse through them all in one place. This photo is just a few of the many conditions we cover.
From www.stickmancommunications.co.uk/condition-ex...
From www.stickmancommunications.co.uk/condition-ex...
1/2 Often people assume that disability doesn't exist if it can't be seen. And even when part can be seen - people will still often dismiss the parts that aren't obvious. For example, as a wheelchair user, I've had people say to me "Oh, at least it doesn't affect your brain!"...er
January 8, 2026 at 6:23 PM
1/2 Often people assume that disability doesn't exist if it can't be seen. And even when part can be seen - people will still often dismiss the parts that aren't obvious. For example, as a wheelchair user, I've had people say to me "Oh, at least it doesn't affect your brain!"...er
Various health conditions and disabilities can mean that we simultaneously struggle to find the right words or speak at all - AND - really need people to understand the current level of fluctuating symptoms or capacity. We see this a lot in a wide range of conditions from autism to long covid. -
January 7, 2026 at 11:22 AM
Various health conditions and disabilities can mean that we simultaneously struggle to find the right words or speak at all - AND - really need people to understand the current level of fluctuating symptoms or capacity. We see this a lot in a wide range of conditions from autism to long covid. -
Today I was chilling with a young disabled woman who I mentor - and commented "I don't know why I'm so exhausted today! I only did x yesterday!"
To which she laughed delightedly "You are doing what I do! Now I get to say it to you!....
To which she laughed delightedly "You are doing what I do! Now I get to say it to you!....
January 6, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Today I was chilling with a young disabled woman who I mentor - and commented "I don't know why I'm so exhausted today! I only did x yesterday!"
To which she laughed delightedly "You are doing what I do! Now I get to say it to you!....
To which she laughed delightedly "You are doing what I do! Now I get to say it to you!....
and I think tired out some muscles a bit too much - so got a bit of extra hip instability niggling at me today. And the related pain is, quite frankly, interfering with my day! Definitely a day where this card comes in handy.
It's from www.stickmancommunications.co.uk/product-page...
It's from www.stickmancommunications.co.uk/product-page...
January 5, 2026 at 5:09 PM
and I think tired out some muscles a bit too much - so got a bit of extra hip instability niggling at me today. And the related pain is, quite frankly, interfering with my day! Definitely a day where this card comes in handy.
It's from www.stickmancommunications.co.uk/product-page...
It's from www.stickmancommunications.co.uk/product-page...
We have a few other cards which might work better in this kind of scenario - like these
January 3, 2026 at 11:15 AM
We have a few other cards which might work better in this kind of scenario - like these
1/3 As we start the new year, I've made a few improvements to my website.
The main changes are:
- Buttons instead of dropdowns to chose product options from the category pages.
- The 'Add to cart' button changes to a tick instead of taking you to the cart pop up page every time -
The main changes are:
- Buttons instead of dropdowns to chose product options from the category pages.
- The 'Add to cart' button changes to a tick instead of taking you to the cart pop up page every time -
January 3, 2026 at 11:13 AM
1/3 As we start the new year, I've made a few improvements to my website.
The main changes are:
- Buttons instead of dropdowns to chose product options from the category pages.
- The 'Add to cart' button changes to a tick instead of taking you to the cart pop up page every time -
The main changes are:
- Buttons instead of dropdowns to chose product options from the category pages.
- The 'Add to cart' button changes to a tick instead of taking you to the cart pop up page every time -
We're reviewing our 'go away' card. We'd love your feedback, whether you are someone who might use it or be shown it.
● Would you find this helpful?
● Is the info clear?
● Are any key points missing?
● Any improvements to suggest?
(we stock both plain and striped versions of these cards)
● Would you find this helpful?
● Is the info clear?
● Are any key points missing?
● Any improvements to suggest?
(we stock both plain and striped versions of these cards)
January 3, 2026 at 9:15 AM
We're reviewing our 'go away' card. We'd love your feedback, whether you are someone who might use it or be shown it.
● Would you find this helpful?
● Is the info clear?
● Are any key points missing?
● Any improvements to suggest?
(we stock both plain and striped versions of these cards)
● Would you find this helpful?
● Is the info clear?
● Are any key points missing?
● Any improvements to suggest?
(we stock both plain and striped versions of these cards)
Wishing you all a good new year - one that brings you a deeper understanding of yourself that empowers you to make wise decisions, and also much joy in the small things.
January 1, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Wishing you all a good new year - one that brings you a deeper understanding of yourself that empowers you to make wise decisions, and also much joy in the small things.
We're reviewing our #depersonalisation card. We'd love your feedback, whether you are someone who might use it or be shown it.
● Would you find this helpful?
● Is the info clear?
● Are any key points missing?
● Any improvements to suggest?
We look forward to hearing from you!
● Would you find this helpful?
● Is the info clear?
● Are any key points missing?
● Any improvements to suggest?
We look forward to hearing from you!
December 31, 2025 at 7:45 PM
We're reviewing our #depersonalisation card. We'd love your feedback, whether you are someone who might use it or be shown it.
● Would you find this helpful?
● Is the info clear?
● Are any key points missing?
● Any improvements to suggest?
We look forward to hearing from you!
● Would you find this helpful?
● Is the info clear?
● Are any key points missing?
● Any improvements to suggest?
We look forward to hearing from you!
Here's a possible redraft of our can't speak/non-verbal card.
We'd love your feedback, whether you are someone who might use it or be shown it.
● Is the redraft better than the original?
● Would you find this helpful?
● Is it clear?
● Are any key points missing?
● Any improvements to suggest?
We'd love your feedback, whether you are someone who might use it or be shown it.
● Is the redraft better than the original?
● Would you find this helpful?
● Is it clear?
● Are any key points missing?
● Any improvements to suggest?
December 31, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Here's a possible redraft of our can't speak/non-verbal card.
We'd love your feedback, whether you are someone who might use it or be shown it.
● Is the redraft better than the original?
● Would you find this helpful?
● Is it clear?
● Are any key points missing?
● Any improvements to suggest?
We'd love your feedback, whether you are someone who might use it or be shown it.
● Is the redraft better than the original?
● Would you find this helpful?
● Is it clear?
● Are any key points missing?
● Any improvements to suggest?
mean the only way I can succeed is by listening to my body, taking breaks/switching activity when needed, exercising in ways that work for me, etc. When I do that, life becomes much more manageable and enjoyable.
You can find these and more here: www.stickmancommunications.co.uk/pacing-and-s...
You can find these and more here: www.stickmancommunications.co.uk/pacing-and-s...
December 30, 2025 at 11:22 AM
mean the only way I can succeed is by listening to my body, taking breaks/switching activity when needed, exercising in ways that work for me, etc. When I do that, life becomes much more manageable and enjoyable.
You can find these and more here: www.stickmancommunications.co.uk/pacing-and-s...
You can find these and more here: www.stickmancommunications.co.uk/pacing-and-s...
As we head towards the new year, I realise that although 2026 will bring it's own challenges (including a house renovation and annex building project), the essential focus will be unchanged: Pacing and self-management. My health issues (PoTS, Hypermobility, neurodivergence etc) -
December 30, 2025 at 11:22 AM
As we head towards the new year, I realise that although 2026 will bring it's own challenges (including a house renovation and annex building project), the essential focus will be unchanged: Pacing and self-management. My health issues (PoTS, Hypermobility, neurodivergence etc) -