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WORDS BY SASK

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WORDS BY SASK

Hello, I'm Saskia!

Words by Sask is a blog documenting my life and bringing awareness to the conditions I face on a day-to-day basis. I started Words by Sask to work through my feelings surrounding my conditions and the issues around chronic illnesses and autism in the workplace. I wanted to learn more about myself, share my story, and hopefully help just one person out there feel less alone.

black and white image of a young woman with shoulder length hair and bangs. she is sitting in a wheelchair and has her mouth open. her leg is up in the air and you can see the bottom of her boot

"I talk about all things chronic illness and mental health while sharing stories and learning to navigate the world as a young disabled adult"

Alt text: A black and white portrait of a young woman sitting in a wheelchair. She wears a delicate crown on her head and rests her face in her hands, gazing directly into the camera. She has shoulder-length hair, winged eyeliner, a septum piercing, and a tattoo on her arm. She is wearing a white t-shirt, light-colored pants, and a smartwatch on her wrist. The background is plain grey.

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