Living with a disability can mean a whole mixture of things; but yes, you actually do have a disability or a list as long as your arm, you find ways of adapting your life and how you do things. One big down side of having a disability you also have to handle how others commentContinueContinue reading “I’m not a wheelchair!”
Tag Archives: musculardystrophy
Giving a positive message for new wheelchair users
A lot of information that’s put out into the world is about the stigma wheelchair users face. I myself have written the dramas of getting a new wheelchair or not being able to access the simplest things like restaurant’s, toilets or Cinemas. As much as it’s true and very common theses days to read theContinueContinue reading “Giving a positive message for new wheelchair users”
What you need to know about muscular dystrophy.
If you follow my blog you’ll already know I have a rare form of muscular dystrophy and if not welcome. So It’s probably time I explained a little bit about MD maybe you know someone with MD. Or, maybe you’re new to the world of Muscular Dystrophy. You maybe surprised to know there are overContinueContinue reading “What you need to know about muscular dystrophy.”
MDUK President’s Award ~ Campaigner of the year 2019.
It’s been a few years since I went to a muscular Dystrophy uk conference but this one will always hold special place in my heart for many reasons. I totally feel like I’ve stolen somebody else’s life and someone’s going to pop up from behind the bushes saying I’d like my life back now please!ContinueContinue reading “MDUK President’s Award ~ Campaigner of the year 2019.”
2019 Shaw Trust Disability Power 100 List
I don’t know is how many times I’ve looked at the title thinking how do I even start writing this, as I’m struggling verbally with my words and anyone that knows me knows I definitely don’t struggle with words! I’ve been sitting (pun intended) on this little secret for a few weeks now, I wasContinueContinue reading “2019 Shaw Trust Disability Power 100 List”
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 writing helps my mental health
When I started writing at a time in my life where I was struggling mentally, it became a way for me to express my feelings without the sense of worry of telling someone else about how I feel. I found comfort in writing my feelings down in black and white, I’ve come to realise it helpsContinueContinue reading “How writing helps my mental health”
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!”
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