CN: distressing conten⁣t (last 4)⁣ ⁣ We all know social media is curated. & I know many don’t like to post ‘negative’ or ‘sad’ content because it ruins ‘good vibes’ but life is all abt ups & downs: it can’t *always* be rainbow, butterflies & joy.⁣ ⁣ But for disabled & chronically ill folks, the contrasts can be extremely polarising. One minute things can be wonderful, the next; a living hell. And of course I want to be as real as I can be on this teeny piece of the internet I’ve created. So this post is exactly that 😮‍💨⬆️⁣ ⁣ One moment, I’m shooting 📸🎥 on of the largest campaigns I’ve ever done for a huge client, then I’m flown interstate, put up at a boujie hotel to roll & strut my stuff on a national stage for @ausfashionweek, doing media & creating history. I’m over the moon for all involved, with a full cup & heart 🥰💖. I’m also able to meet beautiful, kind & genuine souls like @kimlligraphy, @danistevens, @maddymay, @suzan_mutesi, @sahanafrancis... plus so many others! (Also, I celebrated a milestone birthday that I genuinely never thought I’d reach! Especially, after 5 severe very death-defying experiences in the past 18 months, ON TOP of everything else I’ve survived).⁣ ⁣ But then less than 2 days later, after this wonderful high at #AAFW, I land at @adelaideairport & what happens?!! 💔 @jetstaraustralia causes me extreme physical harm, injury & mental trauma (due to IMHO, systemic failures in their systems, staff training & general empathy/respect for disabled ppl). So now, as I type this, I’m suffering because of *their* actions [check the ‘✈️🤕’ highlight if you’ve no idea what I’m referring to] Yet, there’s been zero accountability.⁣ ⁣ So here I am, unable to function properly, work, laugh, eat, get dressed, wave hello or do anything without exacerbated pain & symptoms. A concussion, brain bruising & cracked rip are no joke.⁣ ⁣ So all in all, I’m not okay (& doc says it will be a while - takes at least a month to start to feel better) but I’m still trying to keep distracted, continue abt my life as per usual while rocking 24/7 sunnies 😎. This includes appreciating the happy moments & joy, even if it physically hurts.⁣ ⁣ [Image ID in comments]