Finding Yourself Within Disability - by Rebecca Sullivan (Paperback)

About the Book

A positive and affirming guidebook on how you can look after your disabled self with practical tips, tricks and strategies to help you put yourself first, and overcome limiting beliefs about you and your disability.

Book Synopsis

Due to stigma, self-esteem, or accessibility issues, disabled adults can often find it difficult to navigate the world by themselves, let alone feel comfortable enough in their disabled identity to practice proper self-care. This doesn't have to be the case. This book is the best place to start in the journey to discovering who you are as a disabled person, how to break away from internalized negativity, and be kinder to yourself.

From disability advocate Rebecca Sullivan, this positive and practical guide offers disabled adults valuable guidance on how to add self-care into their everyday routine. It offers specific advice tailored to disabled adults including chapters on overcoming limiting beliefs, ableism, accessibility, navigating the world and finding disabled joy.

Review Quotes

I have read many books about disability, but few have spoken to the heart of the disabled experience as authentically as this one. With honesty, warmth and deep insight Rebecca's approach to disabled self-care is gentle, practical, and deeply empowering.--Charlotte Beaumont MBACP "Disability and Chronic Illness Counsellor"

An excellent read that puts the substance back into self-care and what this truly looks like in practice for disabled people. Rebecca has long been one of my icons and role models when it comes to Disabled Joy!--Pippa Stacey "Author of How To Do Life With A Chronic Illness"

This empowering book offers deeply affirming, versatile ideas for reflecting on our lives and caring for ourselves. Rebecca Sullivan's warmth and humor make her book a joy to read for anyone looking to embrace our diverse identities and thrive in our own ways.--Jennifer Elizabeth Brunton, Ph.D "Author, The #ActuallyAutistic Guides"

A warm, reassuring hug in a book. I really wish I could have read this when I was a teenager - it has the perfect balance of advocacy and empathy. Oh, and it includes biscuits and a brew- perfect!--Gem Turner "Disability content creator, speaker and inclusion consultant"

About the Author

Rebecca Sullivan is a disability advocate and writer with cerebral palsy. She has a degree in Psychology from the University of Hertfordshire and has written for the Metro, The Huffington Post and Disability Horizons.