Trigger Warning: discussions of food, diet and weight. I have always had difficulty with feeling positively towards my body, long before I ever became disabled. For as…… Read more “Weighing on my Shoulders.”
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The Butterfly Effect of Online Activism.
Many people are of the opinion that online activism is not “real” activism, and that activists who have a predominantly online presence are not activists at all.…… Read more “The Butterfly Effect of Online Activism.”
The Hardest Working People on Earth.
Disabled people, in particular those with chronic illnesses like M.E or fibromyalgia, are frequently portrayed as extreme laziness experts in mainstream media. Documentary makers seem to leap…… Read more “The Hardest Working People on Earth.”
Freak Like Me.
From time to time I will receive a message asking me about improving confidence, and as someone who still struggles with self-esteem I never know quite what…… Read more “Freak Like Me.”
Off the Spectrum.
Spectrum 10k is a trial being run by Cambridge University which is looking to collect and analyse DNA samples from 10,000 autistic people, and aims to establish…… Read more “Off the Spectrum.”
Comparing the Incomparable.
It is almost inevitable that during a discussion around mental health someone will bring up how much better the world would be if we treated mental illness…… Read more “Comparing the Incomparable.”
Suffering From Ableism.
When talking about a disabled individual, it’s not uncommon to hear them being described as “suffering from X”. On the surface this seems to be a harmless…… Read more “Suffering From Ableism.”
Food For Thought: The Impact of Disability on Food Choice.
When I was studying nutrition at university one of the most deceptively complex and interesting topics of discussion was why people choose to eat the foods they…… Read more “Food For Thought: The Impact of Disability on Food Choice.”
Why I No Longer Shave My Legs.
Anyone who regularly removes body hair will know just how much of a pain it is, both in the literal and metaphorical sense. Regardless of the method…… Read more “Why I No Longer Shave My Legs.”
An Apple a Day.
There are lots of things we can attempt to try and keep ourselves in good health; eat a diet rich in fruits and vegetables which in turn…… Read more “An Apple a Day.”
Diary of a Disabled Person. 