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.”
Tag: Inequality
It’s Not Easy Being Green.
There are countless political parties, pressure groups, and lobbyist groups in support of reducing fossil fuel consumption, non-recyclable waste, and any other practices that damage our planet.…… Read more “It’s Not Easy Being Green.”
Ignorance is Bliss.
Despite having reproduced for millennia, humans continue to marvel at the mind of a child and the way it tries to piece together the coalition of chaos…… Read more “Ignorance is Bliss.”
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.”
Dalek Days.
Daleks first petrified Doctor Who fans in the early 1960’s and quickly took on pop culture status with their inhuman features and grating speech, mostly gaining notoriety…… Read more “Dalek Days.”
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.”
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.”
Origins: Part 3.
Parts 1 and 2 are available by clicking the numbers. Initially, the Graded Exercise Therapy worked well, but as time progressed it became apparent that something had…… Read more “Origins: Part 3.”
Diary of a Disabled Person. 