Archive - Imperfect Working Order

Fly away with me: is it time to try an airport wheelchair? Here's how (Part Two)

Taking a flight shouldn't mean two or three days of agonizing recovery

Jun 22 •

Fly away with me: maybe you CAN travel with a severe chronic illness...for free, even? (Part One)

Flying with Fatigue: Yes, flying ALWAYS sucks, but let's keep it cheap, comfy, and easy for us sickies

Jun 8 •

May 2025

My microbusiness flatlined. After 17 successful years. I'm shocking it back to life—stronger than before.

Whacking 90% of my health couldn't kill off my venture. TRY ME, economy.

May 11 •

Please accept my gerbilesque Disney princess voice in lieu of a post this week

And please welcome Dr. Zeest Khan to the Imperfect Working Order stage!

May 4 •

April 2025

March 2025

Let good things happen to you.

like this missive! open it. OPENNNNN ITTTTT

Mar 30 •

5 unexpected ways I make enough money to survive while ridiculously ill

Honestly? Resourcefulness and privilege. Smoke 'em if you got 'em.

Mar 23 •

Date While Diseased: 7 shifts to find someone to slurp GF noodles with (I did!)

After 9 years mixing disabled dating, partnership, and singlehood, I HAVE THOUGHTS

Mar 16

Why answer emotionally invasive questions like "how are you" when you can just grumble out a number?

Systemize support, you beautiful mysterious fragile creature

Mar 9 •

How I crawled out of hell (fluffy edition)

Take a little luxury lifeline out of misery—but don't fall for the trap I did

Mar 2 •

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