On Monday 9th December the lift in my apartment block broke down, and I am once again a prisoner in my own home.When I reached out to…… Read more “Trapped In My Own Home”
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Concluding…
It has been over seven years since I first set up Diary of a Disabled Person and hit the publish button on my very first blog post…… Read more “Concluding…”
Freedom Over Freebies.
The word “freebie” is almost universally loved; after all, who doesn’t love getting something for nothing at all? However, there is one circumstance under which I dread…… Read more “Freedom Over Freebies.”
M.E, Myself and Eye.
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E) can have some weird effects on the body, from the painful swelling of lymph nodes to the sensation of bugs crawling on your skin.…… Read more “M.E, Myself and Eye.”
Waiting to Stop Waiting: An Experiment.
There are a lot of things I hadn’t anticipated before becoming disabled; I hadn’t expected healthcare and education to be so inaccessible, nor had I counted on…… Read more “Waiting to Stop Waiting: An Experiment.”
Wrestling With Disability.
Trigger Warning: Death, Suicide, Drug Addiction. Despite being a fan of pro-wrestling for about eight years now, my knowledge of wrestling history is patchy at best. As…… Read more “Wrestling With Disability.”
D.I.P: Disability Inaction Plan.
On Monday 5th February 2024, the UK government released their Disability Action Plan, with the aim of improving the living standards of disabled people in the UK,…… Read more “D.I.P: Disability Inaction Plan.”
In Case of Fire, Ditch the Disabled.
It is well-established that lifts should not be used during a fire, and very few people give this notion a second thought. This renders my own opinion…… Read more “In Case of Fire, Ditch the Disabled.”
Echoes in Hollywood.
This week saw the release of brand new Disney+ show Echo, one of many recent releases as part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). After first appearing…… Read more “Echoes in Hollywood.”
Wrapping Up 2023.
2023 has been an extremely busy year for me, and I’m definitely looking forward to New Year’s Eve festivities. I have just one more thing to do…… Read more “Wrapping Up 2023.”
Diary of a Disabled Person. 