Adjusting to a disability support in Sweden
For people adapting to a new or changing disability. Talk with people in Sweden who know what it is like, find help near you, and join the worldwide circle too. Free, always.
Next gathering in the Sweden circle: Weekly check-in Β·
If you need someone right now
From people who came through it
βTo anyone just starting this: I won't say it's easy. It's not. Losing part of yourself is a grief. But you find new ways. My kids don't care about my eye. They care about me. The prosthetic still rubs. I still cry sometimes. But I swim, I make playlists, I pray. You'll find your new normal, even if it takes a while. God willing.β
Lorry driver W Β· been through adjusting to a disabilityβFor whoever is where I was: I was right where you are in 2023. Back then it was learning to use a wheelchair. Today I made breakfast, went to work and laughed at something. It doesn't stay this heavy.β
tori.dawn Β· been through adjusting to a disabilityβIf you're at the start of this, I won't pretend it's easy. The first few months were the worst of my life. But I'm writing this from the other side, and some days now I forget to be sad and my nurse specialist has been more useful than the consultant, if you have one ask for their number, go slowly.β
green_rose Β· been through adjusting to a disabilityβHello from the other side of it. I've been there. For me it was in 2023. The worst part was the house needing a ramp and a wet room. I can talk about it now without falling apart. It's slow, but it does come back. Be gentle with yourself.β
greennana17 Β· been through adjusting to a disability