Accessible Ways to Spread Kindness (Even on Low Spoon Days)
World Kindness Day reminds us that small gestures can create big changes in the world. But for many of us who struggle with disability and low spoon days, it can feel overwhelming and out of reach, but it is still…
Managing Stress as a Disabled Carer
It is International Stress Awareness Week and though this year’s theme is about optimising employee wellbeing I am going to talk about something different. I cannot work, as I am disabled, but almost six years ago me and my husband…
Living Beyond the Visible: My Life with Invisible Disabilities
It is Invisible Disabilities Week and so it is the perfect time to share My Life with Invisible Disabilities. I have lived with invisible illnesses for over twenty years and over that time I have experienced so much, let’s get…
Magic in the Midlife: Embracing Menopause as a Sacred Transition
With hot flashes and my period stopping, I knew I was in menopause but having seen my doctor it is now official. I have very mixed feelings about this, from curiosity to fear and I think many women my age…
The power of disabled representation on TV
I like many of you love Strictly, and this year we have the first person with Downs Syndrome on the show, and it’s been wonderful. The power of disabled representation on TV shouldn’t be underestimated, and I would love to…
Pain Awareness Month 2025: Chronic Pain Community
Pain awareness month 2025 is here and I really want to share about how important community is and why being an advocate means so much to me. Pain affects everyone differently and it is so important to remember that there…
Pain Awareness Month: My Journey with Chronic Pain
It is currently Pain Awareness Month, and I have literally lived with pain every day of my life, so I will be shouting about it even more! It is so important that we share more during awareness months, so others…
World Suicide Prevention Day
It is World Suicide Prevention Day today and this is a subject that we all need to talk more about and be more open about. Let’s change the narrative on suicide and start talking. Today’s blog post content will…
Why Cycle to Work Day Isn’t for Everyone
With all the talk recently of getting disabled people to work, I thought this week we would chat about why cycle to work day Isn’t for everyone. While many are gearing up with helmets and wheels for Cycle to Work…
5 Disabled Creators I Love This Disability Pride Month
I usually share my own lived experience as a disabled creator, but this week I want to share 5 disabled creators I love this Disability Pride Month. I want to shine a light on some of the incredible creators who…
