Amy Pohl

Your mind is playing tricks on you my dear… I can’t believe how much it’s improved 🥹 almost 3 years ago, I had the surgery on my wrist to remove a tendon. Yes, it’s not fully straight but that was never the aim. The surgery wasn’t as successful as the surgeon originally planned as he had to change his approach mid surgery BUT my wrist is straighter, the joint is in so much less pain, the skin is better and my fingers can move freely again. I can use my hand and I am so much more independent now than how I was back then. Sooo thankful for the progress I have made 🥹✨ #thenandnow #progress #crps #emotional #trending

My mum’s poor joints have been bothering her more and more recently, especially her fingers, so I gave her some hot wax therapy. *no mums were harmed* #MotherDaughter #Satisfying #WaxTherapy #Comedy #Reaction #EhlersDanlosSyndrome #Arthritis #CancerSurvivor

This is not about drama. It’s about accountability and protecting this individual and our community. There’s someone on TikTok who repeatedly goes live, spreading misinformation, misusing emergency services, and painting a damaging picture of what it means to live with chronic illness. While I am genuinely concerned for their mental health—and I know they’ve had struggles in the past—this behavior is harmful. To anyone who’s been screen recording, stitching, or sharing their content: please stop. We need to stop giving them attention, stop fuelling the cycle, and start encouraging them to seek real help. Block. Mute. Report if necessary. Sometimes the most supportive thing we can do is step away and let someone hit pause—so they can get the support they clearly need. #ProtectTheCommunity #MentalHealthMatters #StopTheSpotlight #ChronicIllness #DoBetterTogether #BlockDontEngage #CallToAction #EnoughIsEnough

This was so hard 🥺💔 It’s been almost two months since Bessler passed, and until now, I hadn’t touched any of his things. His bed, bowls, toys—they stayed just as they were. Letting go felt impossible. But today, I took the next step in my grief. Sorting through his things wasn’t about forgetting—it was about making space to honour him in a new way. I’ve created little corners of memory around my home, filled with love, not loss. Grief isn’t linear. There’s no right time. But today felt right. #ProcrastinationPledge #GriefJourney #PetLoss #HealingInProgress #LifeLately #WheelchairGirl #procrastinating #IMissYou #HungarianVizsla

My car broke down on a busy, dangerous road a few months ago and I had no way of getting out so had to call the Police to come rescue me as I was obstructing traffic. Two police officers from Warwickshire police were there in minutes, stopped the traffic, helped me transfer into the passenger seat and then one of them drove my car to a lay-by (with the foot pedals) I then plugged the handset in and after problem solving what was going on, we realised it worked when plugged in so must be a battery issue. Come with me to get the battery replaced so that I can use my adaptive accelerator without needing it to be plugged in. There are so many adaptive solutions to make driving possible for disabled people out there and this one works really well for me as it gives my right hand the freedom to assist my left hand on the steering wheel. As with all equipment, it can fail, but hopefully replacing the battery has now solved that issue 🤞 #ComeWithMe #DITL #WheelchairGirl

Theme parks are meant to be fun — but what if just getting on a ride feels like an obstacle course? I had a great day at @Alton Towers Resort and wanted to bring you along as part of my Beyond Limits series, but there were definitely some barriers that made the experience harder than it needed to be as a wheelchair user. Transferring into the ride vehicles was one of the biggest challenges — the high sides made it really difficult. In the U.S., I went on rides with flip-down side panels that become transfer boards, separate boarding areas so you can take your time getting on or transfer aids that could be used to bump down to lower ride vehicles. That kind of design would make a massive difference here- and I think it’s definitely do-able! The app also kept directing us through inaccessible routes, which ate up a lot of our time just figuring out how to get around. (Went flying out my chair at one point 🤣😅) If you have access needs, that’s something to be really aware of. Before going, I was told I’d only be able to go on two rides because of limb-pressure requirements — but on the day, the operators were great and let me on all of them as long as I could transfer independently. There were a few near misses with the transfers and my arms were definitely aching the next day but it was so worth it. Big thank you to all the workers at the park who made my day as enjoyable as possible!! So grateful for the fun — but accessibility shouldn’t be a bonus. It should be built-in. Let’s keep pushing for more inclusive experiences everywhere — because fun should be for everyone. #BeyondLimits #AccessibleAdventures #DisabilityInclusion #InclusionMatters #AltonTowers #WheelchairAccess #AccessForAll #ThemeParkExperience #AccessibilityMatters #WheelchairLife #TravelWithoutLimits #WheelchairGirl

7 years ago, I thought my life had stopped. Becoming paralysed and being in constant pain felt like the end of possibility. But Beyond Limits is my reminder — to myself and to anyone watching — that life can still be full. 🎢💫 This week’s adventure? Flamingo Land! I rode the rides (yes, even with some tricky transfers and a fall — shoutout to the amazing staff and my mum 💪❤️), explored the zoo, and even fed lemurs! 🐒 The accessibility isn’t perfect, but the staff attitude and support made all the difference. So much so, I got an annual pass — because this is only the beginning. 🙌 Thanks @Flamingo Land Resort for the best day 🥰 All ride footage filmed using @raybanmeta 🤓 #BeyondLimits #WheelchairAdventures #AccessibleTravel #FlamingoLand #DisabilityAwareness #Comedy #AccessForAll #WheelchairGirl #DayOut Keywords: Adaptive adventures, wheelchair life, inclusive experiences, accessible theme parks, disabled and proud, disability representation, overcoming adversity, paralysed, Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, CRP, travel with a disability, ride reaction

THE AUDACITY‼️ I can’t believe that someone would think this is an ok thing to do; especially pairing it with those sounds! It’s not funny it’s disrespectful, speak to me, I’ll happily take a funny video or selfie with you and answer your questions. This isn’t the first time this has happened to me and other creators…I’ve experienced it in hospital waiting rooms, whist eating my lunch, at the gym… it’s straight up weird and NOT right! I LOVE meeting and chatting with you all out in public, if you ever see me feel free to come over and have a chat, be respectful and understand that I am also a human being with feelings. By all means ask for a photo, as long as I’m not in a rush/situation where it’s not appropriate I would love to take some with you. Thanks to all the respectful people who came up and spoke to me last week and took photos with my consent, I loved chatting with you all. Also thanks to the girls who came running over to ask if I was ok when I fell out of my wheelchair 😅🤣 #CallToAction #PSA #Reaction

May as well make one end of me look presentable… 😭😅 All jokes aside, this is MASSIVE for me health wise so I really hope it helps. Also means I have to get out of bed at the same-ish time each morning now so it’s a great way to force me to get earlier! This topic isn’t something to be embarrassed about, as a paralysed full-time wheelchair user, this is something I really struggle with and this new equipment will more than likely give me a much better quality of life. I just hope it works 🙏 Products used: @thayersuk Daily Cleanser and Milky Toner @Tatcha US Dewy Skin Cream @e.l.f. Cosmetics UK Power Grip Primer @MaybellineUK Colour Correct Concealer (green) and Multiuse Concealer 145 @Armani beauty Luminous Silk foundation 3.75 @Too Faced Born This Way Concealer vanilla wafer @Benefit Cosmetics Boiing Concealer 1 and Gimme Brow 3 @PixiBeautyUK Blush ruby and glow-y lip oil dream-y @Makeup Revolution Baking Powder in rose and lace and Powder Blush in peach bliss @rimmellondon Radiance Brick @Coloplast_UK - lol 🙈 #GRWM #getreadywithme #comedy #chronicillness #peristeen #WheelchairGirl

The “I’ll tell you in 48 hours” makes complete sense now 🤯 JoJo is young but I can’t imagine what it must’ve felt for Kath watching all that unfold. It might’ve been ‘entertaining’ for the whole world to watch but that’s someone’s life too 🥺. Although it wasn’t best in front of a national audience with her then partner watching, glad that JoJo was able to take some time to discover herself and learn more about who she is. #jojosiwa #bigbrother #kathebbs #chrishughes #reaction #cbbuk

HELP! I’m down to zero fully-working limbs now 😭 Let this be a lesson for all of us… Start off slowly at the gym and gradually increase the intensity and duration of your workouts instead of trying to do too much too soon, especially if you’re a beginner of disabled, like me; prioritise proper form and learning the equipment before pushing yourself to the limit and potentially injuring yourself. DON’T FORGET TO WARM UP! Thank goodness for my wax therapy bath, it saved me!! All my Ehlers Danlos family; we are at a significantly higher risk of developing tendonitis due to the inherent joint hypermobility which weakens the connective tissue in tendons, making them more prone to inflammation and injury from overuse or repetitive motions; essentially, the loose connective tissue in EDS can lead to unstable joints and increased strain on tendons, causing tendonitis. Don’t make the same mistake I did (again make sure you pace yourself, warm up and know your limits. #wheelchairgirl #chronicillness #ehlersdanlossyndrome #adaptiveworkout #tendonitis #satisfying #wheelchairlife

7 years ago, we were told my mum wouldn’t make it to the new year. Today, she’s cancer-free and proving every doctor who lost hope wrong. She is the strongest, most selfless person I know—always putting everyone else before herself, even in her hardest battles. Mum, you are my biggest inspiration, my hero, and my heart. I’m so grateful for every single day with you. Happy Mother’s Day ❤️ We had a beautiful day out together at Butterfly World 🦋 this week 🥰 #MothersDay #MyInspiration #CancerSurvivor #NonHodgkinsLymphoma @Jo Pohl

mum made this video with her own free will, she loves us (especially me) very much and asked if she could make this extremely important announcement to you all 🐣🍫 ib: @Jennifer Houghton #HappyEaster #EasterEggs #EasterBunny #PSA #Comedy #EasterChocolate #MotherDaughter #Easter

SEVEN TIMES I have reported to the staff of this @Next store that the aisles are extremely narrow, some I cannot even go down. STILL nothing has been done, they don’t even offer to help most times, just laugh and give me some excuse like “haha yeah we have a lot of stock out at the moment”, “the store has had a big move around because we have some sale items still in”, “haha yeah I know, sorry about that”… on all occasions, I have just put the items that I was looking at back and left the store, I feel discriminated against and not listened to; almost like they don’t want my custom. Once I couldn’t even get to the till, the area was so cluttered with rails and display shelving, the aisles were not wide enough to get down. It’s important to note that it isn’t just this retailer, there are so many that don’t consider those with disabilities and access needs (and pushchairs!) when arranging the layout of their shop floor. This isn’t just an oversight, I have reported this MANY times, over many months. WHY are we not thought about? WHY are we not listened to? WHY do you not want us to shop in your stores? WE SHOULDN’T BE AN INCONVENIENT AFTERTHOUGHT?! 📣‼️ Next- if you wish to talk to me about this, I would be more than happy to- I WANT to be listened to, I WANT to shop at your stores 🙌 #CallToAction #Accessibility #AccessibilityForAll #WheelchairGirl #UK

Do they actually have flamingos here? 🦩🎢 Have you been here before? I can’t wait to show you what I was able to ride on! 💖 #BeyondLimits #FlamingoLand #WheelchairGirl #Wholesome #trending #viral

Well that almost backfired 😱 Did Bob pass the sharing test? #reaction #sharingchallenge #comedy #wholesome #trending

Today I’m taking part in the #FastForGaza challenge after being nominated by @Carine & Frances I’m fasting for one meal and donating the cost of that meal to help feed a Palestinian family in Gaza — where over 2 million people are enduring extreme hardship due to the ongoing blockade of humanitarian aid by the Israeli government. This is a call for peace and compassion. Innocent people are suffering, and we cannot stay silent. I also pray for the safe release of the remaining Israeli hostages. Every life matters. Every person deserves safety, dignity, and basic human rights. 🍉 If you can, please donate via the link in my bio. All proceeds are going to @Haya Washington , an organization with boots on the ground that are helping Palestinian families in Gaza. 📣 If you can’t donate, please like, comment, share — raise awareness in any way you can. You can also contact your MP/Representative using the email template by @humanti project demanding an end to the forced famine. 🙏 I nominate @Shabaz Says to take on the challenge next and keep this important conversation going. #FastForGaza #StandForHumanity #PrayForPeace #HumanRights #EndTheBlockade #FastForGazaChallenge @YourFavoriteGuy

Grandma’s didn’t actually come at a shock, she talks about it all the time! I also promise grandad is more enthusiastic than he seems about Adolescence- he’s the one who suggested I should watch it 🤣 What do you recommend? 🍿 #PopcornPicks #UKTV #UK #Wholesome #Comedy #ITV #Netflix #Adolescence #WatchList

This week’s High 5s are here – from building chaos to surprise Easter treats, it’s been a week of little wins and unexpected joys! What were your highs this week? Let’s celebrate the small stuff together! #High5s #WeeklyWins #LittleVictories #HomeRenovationJourney #EasterSurprise #BIABNails #SpringVibes #PositiveVibesOnly #ProgressNotPerfection #WheelchairGirl #LifeLately #GoodVibesOnly #HappyEaster

SOBBING! My all-time favourite childhood movie 🥹 Miss Honey was the reason I became a primary school teacher! Growing up, I would tell everyone “I want to be Miss Honey when I grow up”. And that actually came true! I LOVED being a reception teacher! Life took me on a different path but thankful for the person I’ve become thanks to experiences like watching this film at 5 years old. I think I’ve watched Matilda over 200 times at this point… brb off to watch it again 🍿🍿🍿 CC: Embeth Davidtz #MissHoney #Wholesome #PopcornPicks #Matilda #Childhood