It’s a question i have sat (pun intended) pondering about many times, what advice could i give myself or wish someone would have given me when navigating or transitioning from the non-disabled into the disabled world and in all honestly even now. There is no wrong or right answer as the advice can be given,ContinueContinue reading “What advice do you wish someone would’ve given you as a disabled person?”
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My advance care plan
Advance Care Plan – the conversation no one wants to have, but really should be having – is there a misconception of what this booklet actually is? I am fully aware that death will come for me at some point in life especially living with a rare form of Muscular dystrophy a progressive muscle weakeningContinueContinue reading “My advance care plan”
Lessons we shouldn’t forget
Like most in the disabled community I have not stopped shielding throughout this pandemic – but amongst the unforgettable tragedies there have been some valuable lessons that hopefully won’t be lost or forgotten. It’s important to remember that the 13.9 million disabled people living in the UK have been adapting their lives for many yearsContinueContinue reading “Lessons we shouldn’t forget”
Part 1 – Why can’t we access a smear test?
Let’s talk…. This is a subject we need to talk more openly about, and that does mean ALL genders. it’s not a subject we should or can shy away from – yes it’s one of those taboo subjects that people in all walks of life struggle to talk about. The lack of access to smearContinueContinue reading “Part 1 – Why can’t we access a smear test?”
How harmful is Inspirational porn?
‘Inspirational porn’ what do those two words mean to you? The saying goes you “learn something new everyday” and if I am being completely honest that’s very true. It wasn’t until last year I came across the saying inspirational porn, unaware of what it actually meant. I wanted to dig deeper and find out moreContinueContinue reading “How harmful is Inspirational porn?”
Why are people afraid?
Disability/impairment – what is it that scares people? It is a question I would love to get my wheels stuck into with a room full of people and ask why? Who, just because we are disabled are being seen as different – less than, less able. If anything that’s being proven more though our voicesContinueContinue reading “Why are people afraid?”
I’m back! – My activism goals for 2021
Hey there, happy new year – missed me? It has definitely been strange not writing but I stopped the urge to come back early, it was hard I can tell you. But I am all rested and ready to get my wheels stuck back into things, I love nothing more than a fresh diary toContinueContinue reading “I’m back! – My activism goals for 2021”
Forgotten Minority – Accessible Advent
Those two words ‘forgotten minority’ you would think if you shouted these two words from the roof tops people would hear, listen and ask why do you feel this way, but over the years it’s been proven not to be the case. It’s a cycle that seems to repeat itself over and over that makesContinueContinue reading “Forgotten Minority – Accessible Advent”
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