I am not a fire hazard. You probably think that’s quite an obvious statement to for me to make, but you’d be surprised just how often I’ve…… Read more “I Am Not A Fire Hazard.”
Tag: Discrimination
Beggars Can’t Be Choosers, But Fighters Should Be.
One of the hardest things I have had to learn since becoming disabled is how to pick my battles. There is so much ableism & general injustice…… Read more “Beggars Can’t Be Choosers, But Fighters Should Be.”
Responsibility for Rights.
When it comes to advocating for the rights of marginalized groups, it seems to always fall to members of said group to do all the fighting for…… Read more “Responsibility for Rights.”
School & Sickness: Part 1.
It’s been a while since I left school and I still don’t talk about it much. There’s far too much raw, pent up emotion for me to…… Read more “School & Sickness: Part 1.”
Bisexual and Almost Bipedal.
I’m a bisexual, non-binary disabled scientist; so nuke me, Trump. My identity is pretty much an amalgamation of social rights issues, but that doesn’t mean I’m not…… Read more “Bisexual and Almost Bipedal.”
I Think, Therefore I Am Intelligent.
I’m blonde. I’m from Yorkshire. I’m disabled. By any stereotype I should be lacking in intelligence. However, considering that I have a degree I would hope that…… Read more “I Think, Therefore I Am Intelligent.”
Uncharitable Charity.
At university I lived very close to my student union and regularly ate in the refectory which saved a lot of effort on cooking and washing up.…… Read more “Uncharitable Charity.”
Sex and the Sitting.
By the title alone most of you will have guessed that this entry discusses a sensitive topic, although I will not be addressing specific and explicit details…… Read more “Sex and the Sitting.”
Pimp My Ride.
When I meet new people many of them feel very awkward about my wheelchair; they are so afraid to mention or even look at it that it…… Read more “Pimp My Ride.”
Rock and Roll.
Anyone who knows me well knows that Green Day are the best band in existence, followed closely by My Chemical Romance and The Foo Fighters. Many hours…… Read more “Rock and Roll.”
Diary of a Disabled Person. 