Hey! Welcome to my disability & art blog.
My name is Briana and I have cerebral palsy, epilepsy, ADHD, PMDD, endometriosis, POTS, and multiple other conditions that are difficult to deal with. I try to use my skills as an artist to convey the challenges of living with disabilities in a way that everyone can understand, regardless of their abilities. I attempt to transcend ability and demonstrate my personal experience in this art & disability blog. Check it out!
Categories
All Articles | Art | ADHD | Anxiety | Brain Fog | Cerebral Palsy | Comedy | COVID-19 | Depression | Endometriosis | Epilepsy | Family & Partner Support | Medications & Treatments | Movies & TV Shows | PMDD | Podcasts | Politics | POTS | Raynaud’s | Reflection | Resources | Women’s Health
Little Seizures — What’s Shaking?
Making jokes about my disabilities makes it easier to deal with, so having epilepsy, this design was right up my alley. Read about my inspiration for “Little Seizures.”
Sad Brains, PMDD Delight
Learn what it’s like to be kidnapped and taken hostage by your own emotions…and also what I find helpful in preventing this.
Raynaud's, A Real Pain in Your Extremities
Raynaud’s is a condition that causes the blood vessels in the extremities to narrow, restricting blood flow. Read more about Raynaud’s, how to stay warm, and why Pop-Tart ads rule.
The Stairs
See what it’s like for me to go down the stairs with CP, and why you may want to practice patience when you see someone going slow, or against the flow of traffic on the stairs.
I only understand it in theory.
Having cerebral palsy, I never learned how to ride a bike. I tried several times, but it always resulted in injuries. Learn more about how I deeply relate to Fraiser Crane when it comes to riding a bike.
Thank You So Much for Asking
Since absolutely no one has asked me my thoughts or opinions on anything whatsoever, I’m starting a podcast, aptly named, “Thank You So Much for Asking.”
A Couple Dozen Pills a Day Keeps My Doctors at Bay
Over the last 31 years, I’ve found a lot of solutions to my medical challenges through supplements vs prescribed meds. View the list of meds and conditions I’ll talk about in more detail through my art.
My Last Seizure
Polaroids and musings documenting the aftermath of my last seizure on November 16th, 2016.
Support Independent Disability Journalism
I’ve been running my Disability & Art Blog unpaid for the past year, sharing personal stories, research, and resources to help others feel seen, informed, and empowered. This post outlines my GoFundMe campaign to keep the blog going and expand it into audio and podcast formats to make it more accessible, engaging, and inclusive. If funded, I’ll be able to write investigative articles, interview experts, and launch my podcast, Thank You So Much for Asking. Every contribution helps me keep this work alive and accessible to all.
Read more about how your support can help the disability community.
Thank you to my supporters
Thank you to everyone who has donated to my GoFundMe campaign thus far! Your support truly means the world to me. I deeply appreciate that you see the value in this work and that you believe disabled voices, independent journalism, and accessible storytelling are worth funding.
Special thanks to: Mike & Julia Oriente, Dorothy Vaspasiano, Michael J. Harkey, James Miller, James McGee, Vicki Gelpke, Larry Goble, Wendy Naratil, Taylor Macioci, Judy Petrillo, Stacey DeMartino, Jordyn DeMartino, Maddy Ullman, Joy Panigada, Judith Wilcox, and Lauren Raucci for making this ongoing work possible!