Content Warning: elusions to sex, gender dysphoria, reproductive rights, eugenics, abortion, euthanasia, and ableism. This is a heavy one, folks. Discussions of autonomy over our own bodies…… Read more “Autonomy Isn’t Just About Reproductive Rights.”
Tag: Disabled
Five Years of Diary of a Disabled Person!
As of yesterday, Diary of a Disabled Person is a staggering five years old. A remarkable amount has changed since starting this blog; during these few years…… Read more “Five Years of Diary of a Disabled Person!”
Diary of a Disabled Person at 5 Years!
I can’t quite believe that Diary of a Disabled Person has been going for five whole years! When I started this all the way back in 2017,…… Read more “Diary of a Disabled Person at 5 Years!”
What to Consider When Choosing Your Wheelchair?
I often get messages asking me about various aspects of being disabled, but by far the most common question I get asked is what should be considered…… Read more “What to Consider When Choosing Your Wheelchair?”
A Special Encounter.
Due to the pandemic, I haven’t been out and about enough to have any encounters worth writing about for some time. This has actually made producing content…… Read more “A Special Encounter.”
One More Time, With Feeling.
2021 got off to a flying start with the post-Christmas lockdown. This was the third lockdown in the UK due to the pandemic, and by this point…… Read more “One More Time, With Feeling.”
How the Gronch Rolled Through Christmas: Yet Another Christmas Short Story.
It was Christmas Eve and the all through the town, Christmas cheer lit the faces of every How, The people of How-ville decorated their houses, They dressed…… Read more “How the Gronch Rolled Through Christmas: Yet Another Christmas Short Story.”
I Need a Hero (Arm).
By Wiktoria (Wiki) Idzikowska. Living with limb difference is a reality for thousands of people around the world. I am one of those people. I was born…… Read more “I Need a Hero (Arm).”
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.”
Speedbumps.
Some things are easy to be positive about; cute kittens, nice food, a good story. Some things people talk about having a positive attitude towards are a…… Read more “Speedbumps.”