André René Roussimoff was more commonly known as André the Giant for a reason; standing at around 7 feet tall and weighing over 500 lbs as a…… Read more “André the Advocate.”
Tag: Disability
More Than Ramps or Lifts.
Living in the heart of a city means that everything I could desire is practically on my door step, or perhaps more appropriately, my door ramp. Therefore…… Read more “More Than Ramps or Lifts.”
Looking for a Job.
It is widely accepted that job-hunting is a stressful, disheartening, and sometimes even degrading process for just about anyone. It is also known that certain groups such…… Read more “Looking for a Job.”
Find a Home.
As the end of my time at university approached Jarred and I began the search for our very first home together. Limited by budget and location as…… Read more “Find a Home.”
Losing my Religion.
I was brought up in a Christian household, attending church most Sunday’s and participating in various Bible study groups as I grew up. My faith was an…… Read more “Losing my Religion.”
Hen do!
Yesterday I had my hen do with my bridesmaid and her partner, & we visited the Kitty Cafe in Leeds. Once again Sooty climbed onto my wheelchair,…… Read more “Hen do!”
A Broken Record.
“I don’t know how you cope.” “I couldn’t do what you do.” “How do you manage? It must be so difficult.” Like a broken record I hear…… Read more “A Broken Record.”
A Trip to the Kitty Cafe.
This is Sooty. Sooty decided that my walking frame was most definitely a cat toy. Then Sooty decided that my tuna sandwich looked tasty. 10/10 would adopt…… Read more “A Trip to the Kitty Cafe.”
Afflictions of the Afflicted.
The recent Netflix series, Afflicted, follows seven sufferers of various chronic illnesses as they search for effective treatments that could enable them to live relatively normally. This…… Read more “Afflictions of the Afflicted.”
The Blogger Recognition Award.
The Blogger Recognition Award is used to celebrate high-quality, well-written blogs and was deservingly won by Being Aunt Debbie a few weeks ago. She has since nominated…… Read more “The Blogger Recognition Award.”
Diary of a Disabled Person. 