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Addison's Agenda

A Primer on hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

A Transcript of “In Bed with hEDS” episode 1.

7 min readDec 12, 2023

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A Primer on hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

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In Bed with hEDS: My Symptoms

A list of the 39 symptoms and effects of hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome that I have been diagnosed with over the years and more.

10 min readNov 15, 2023

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In Bed with hEDS: My Symptoms

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How a Disability Can Turn a Good Day into a Bad Week

I had a great day, and then the symptoms of hEDS disrupted the rest of my week.

4 min readNov 13, 2023

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How a Disability Can Turn a Good Day into a Bad Week

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In Bed with hEDS: A Primer on hEDS

Addi gives you a primer on their disability, hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, a disorder that affects somewhere between 1 in 600 to 1 in…

7 min readNov 2, 2023

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In Bed with hEDS: A Primer on hEDS

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In Bed with hEDS: Teaser

The beginning of a new series! In this story, Addi previews the symptoms and life issues caused by their disability, hypermobile…

3 min readOct 31, 2023

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In Bed with hEDS: Teaser

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Do you have suggestions for supporting your trans kid?

Addi answers a parent’s question about what they can do to support their kid.

5 min readOct 30, 2023

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Do you have suggestions for supporting your trans kid?

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Two more transphobic trolls ask questions.

Addi answers two questions from people whose questions are actually just attempting to slander trans folx. “Why encourage people who are…

4 min readOct 30, 2023

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Two more transphobic trolls ask questions.

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On Being Fired for Being Disabled

A loophole in the Americans with Disability Act cost me my job.

6 min readOct 27, 2023

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On Being Fired for Being Disabled

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Lessoned Learned: Don’t Trust Someone to Help Out Unless You’re Paying Them

I had to step back a few months ago because of health issues. I kept making videos for YouTube, but someone stepped up and said they would…

1 min readOct 20, 2023

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Is it transphobic to not want to date a trans person?

Addi answers two questions related to dating trans folx — is it transphobic to not date trans folx, and what’s the difference between…

5 min readJun 22, 2023

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Is it transphobic to not want to date a trans person?

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Addison's Agenda

Addison's Agenda

Addison Smith is an LGBTQ+ and disability educator and activist living in the Midwest with their cat. They/She. More info at https://addisonsagenda.com

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