2022 was a strange year. It simultaneously feels like a mere few minutes since I sat down to write one of these, and yet Boris Johnson’s time…… Read more “The Relentless Onslaught of Time.”
Tag: Illness
The Diagnosis Paradox.
Since I’m married to a philosophy graduate, it perhaps comes as no surprise that I am fond of a good paradox. Substitute the wooden planks of the…… Read more “The Diagnosis Paradox.”
Survival of the Ableist.
When advocating for the rights of disabled people online, one of the most offensive retorts I have come across, on multiple occasions no less, is “survival of…… Read more “Survival of the Ableist.”
Keep the Change.
Despite our adaptability, humans are obstinate creatures who distinctly dislike change. Even when change is good, we’re often resistant to it at first, finding increasingly trivial reasons…… Read more “Keep the Change.”
Pulling a Healthie.
If we’re all being totally honest, we’ve probably tried to pull at least one sickie (pretending to be ill to avoid school/work) at some point. I know…… Read more “Pulling a Healthie.”
Diary of a Disabled Person. 