It’s often looked at when your bum sits in a wheelchair it’s a negative thing by some non-disabled people, of course there are barriers and challenges everyday be silly not to say that, but focusing on the positives rather than the negatives. When life gives you lemons, make a gin and tonic and use theContinueContinue reading “Benefits of being in a wheelchair”
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Trying to look good in a wheelchair!
It doesn’t matter whether your able-bodied or disabled you want to look your best or at least half decent. The Daily routine wake up, get up, shower, wash hair, dry hair, get dressed, make up Job done! Easy right. Now that was my routine when I was able-bodied now let’s compare that to my realityContinueContinue reading “Trying to look good in a wheelchair!”
How to De~Stress when you can’t walk it off
We all get stressed at some point or another everyone has their own ways of de-stressing, you can find a lot online that helps you like going to the gym, jogging, walking etc but when your in a wheelchair a little bit difficult to jump up stick your joggers on and run it off, notContinueContinue reading “How to De~Stress when you can’t walk it off”
When it all goes wrong with a personal care Assistant!
For a long time it’s just been hubby and I plodding along together as a team, but having a Progressive muscle wasting disease called muscular dystrophy, my body changes year by year, it can sometimes be hard on a relationship/marriage with me constantly needing help with everyday tasks like dressing, washing even going to theContinueContinue reading “When it all goes wrong with a personal care Assistant!”
Embracing your Disability!
Living with a disability can come with many challenges that can be mentally challenging to live with, but saying that it doesn’t mean you can’t or shouldn’t be happy within yourself or that you should let your disablity stop you from achieveing your ambitions/goals. People can be quick to think that every disabled person isContinueContinue reading “Embracing your Disability!”
No place like an Accessible home!
I was extremely lucky to get to write for Disability Living here’s what I wrote for them. Adding to my accessible home post! Many of us fondly remember the image of a young farm girl, clicking the heels of her sparkling, ruby red slippers and longingly chanting the words, “There’s no place like home, there’sContinueContinue reading “No place like an Accessible home!”
Social media the light and dark side!
With the world of social media growing on a regular basis, You’ll find millions of people use media platforms as a way of voicing their opinions, stay in touch With friends and family or a way for disabled people to interact with people that have the same disabilities. However, as well as the bright sideContinueContinue reading “Social media the light and dark side!”
Is feeling like a second class citizen ok!?
For me being disabled means a lot of things. It means I am reliant on my powered wheelchair to act as my legs for the rest of my life. It means I can often attend several hospital and physio appointments just in the space of a week. It means I use medical equipment to keepContinueContinue reading “Is feeling like a second class citizen ok!?”
Kerry Thompson - My Life, Kerry's Way. 