Part 1 is available here. 5 days after returning home from hospital the pains returned, but this time they were much more intense and lasted longer. I…… Read more “Utterly Galling: Part 2.”
Tag: Lifestyle
A Galling Experience: Part 1.
As a 20 year old with a healthy body weight and balanced diet, even the radiographer was surprised when, during an ultrasound scan at the local hospital,…… Read more “A Galling Experience: Part 1.”
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.”
The Clouds Behind the Silver Lining.
Trigger Warning: mention of self-harm, suicide. Given the health issues I have had throughout adolescence and early adulthood, it is no surprise that I suffer from chronic…… Read more “The Clouds Behind the Silver Lining.”
The Real Mermaid.
I have been extremely fortunate in one aspect of my illness; I am still able to swim, albeit with a sloppy breast stroke interspersed with doggy paddling…… Read more “The Real Mermaid.”
Special Edition: The Perfect Surprise.
In one of my early posts I talked about a wrestling company whose shows I frequently attended, and how welcoming and accepting the wrestling fans are. These…… Read more “Special Edition: The Perfect Surprise.”
Cue the Music.
I met my best friend during fresher’s week in my first year of university when he tried to get between me and free pizza, and I accidentally…… Read more “Cue the Music.”
Mr Right for the Wrong Reasons.
Being disabled doesn’t just impact the one with the disability but also those around them. Family, friends, and colleagues have to adapt quickly to accommodate someone’s needs,…… Read more “Mr Right for the Wrong Reasons.”
Disabled Benefits That Aren’t Money.
Despite all the hassle that comes with using a wheelchair there are a few small perks in the midst of my hectic life. Most of these are…… Read more “Disabled Benefits That Aren’t Money.”
A Small Corner of the Internet.
Shortly after I was diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), sometimes known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), I visited the NHS website to try and find out more…… Read more “A Small Corner of the Internet.”
Diary of a Disabled Person. 