Neuropathy

Five Times Strangers Commented on My Disability

Issue #34 of “What’s Her Problem?”: Visible disabilities seem to give people license to think they can ask questions or remark on them.

Apr 3 • Debra Rafson

Well, I Finally Got Covid

Issue #31 of “What’s Her Problem?”: Six years on from the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, masking still works for the immunocompromised, even if it has…

Mar 13 • Debra Rafson

Revisiting the Origin Story

Issue #1: People make assumptions about what chronic illness and disability “should” look like.

Jan 2 • Debra Rafson

It may be risky, but it feeds your soul

Issue #20 of "What's Her Problem?": It is challenging to balance the risks and rewards of stepping outside of your healthcare routine.

Dec 12, 2025 • Debra Rafson

Issue #18 of "What's Her Problem?": Chronic illness and disability require a lot of gadgets!

Nov 28, 2025 • Debra Rafson

The Time Delta Lost My Walker (Part 2)

Issue #16 of “What’s Her Problem?”: Disabled passengers shouldn’t have to go to great lengths in self-advocacy in order receive proper treatment from…

Nov 14, 2025 • Debra Rafson

The Time Delta Lost My Walker (Part 1)

Issue #15 of "What's Her Problem?": The Airline Passengers with Disabilities Bill of Rights

Nov 7, 2025 • Debra Rafson

Issue #14 of “What’s Her Problem?”: Patients endure some bizarre tests in the pursuit of a diagnosis.

Oct 31, 2025 • Debra Rafson

What's Her Problem?

Issue #1: People make assumptions about what chronic illness and disability “should” look like.

Aug 1, 2025 • Debra Rafson

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