As soon as I arrived home I rang my mum, who I knew would be waiting my call. She answered almost immediately. “Hi mum,” I said. “Hey…… Read more “Wheels of Fortune: A Short Story.”
Tag: Wheelchair
Go Shopping.
What might seem to be simple everyday tasks for the majority of the population can become Herculean feats with a malfunctioning body, and one of these things…… Read more “Go Shopping.”
Power to the Wheels.
Want to know when the words “wheelchair access” don’t actually guarantee wheelchair access? When you use a powered wheelchair. In all honesty I’m not certain someone would…… Read more “Power to the Wheels.”
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.”
A Pub Roll
One of the most common aspects of student life is the pub crawl; going from one pub to the next and getting shamelessly drunk along the way.…… Read more “A Pub Roll”
A Way With Words.
One of the funniest things about being a wheelchair user is just how many phrases in the English language contain typically ablest sentiments, that when said to…… Read more “A Way With Words.”
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.”
Origins: Part 2.
Part 1 is available here. At the time, I didn’t take in the implications of what was happening. I simply swallowed the ibuprofen and drifted back into…… Read more “Origins: Part 2.”
An Unlikely Crowd.
When I tell people that I enjoy watching wrestling their eyebrows travel so far up their faces that they merge with their hairline. What surprises people even…… Read more “An Unlikely Crowd.”
Diary of a Disabled Person. 