#48: Money, Disability and Asking For Help Without Shame, with Kira Stoops
Episode description
In this episode of Long COVID MD, Dr. Zeest Khan discusses the financial challenges faced by individuals with long COVID and chronic illnesses. She interviews Kira Stoops, a writer and advocate, who shares her personal journey with chronic illness, the importance of asking for help, and the value of building community. They explore the realities of managing finances while living with a disability, the stigma around seeking assistance, and the tools that can aid in adapting to new life circumstances. Kira emphasizes the importance of self-compassion and the need to cut oneself some slack while navigating these challenges.
Kira Stoops
Kira is a writer who is chronically ill. Despite having ME/CFS for nearly a decade, she's determined to live the good life: close connections, moments of sunshine, meaningful work, and snarky humor. Find more of her work at Flying Bicycle Creative, her (free!) Meatscon tool for sickies here, and her Substack about luxe sickie life here.
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