My brain injury story – Brain Injury Awareness Month
It is Brain Injury Awareness Month and as this has happened in my family, this is my brain injury story. A brain injury can happen to anyone at any time, accidents happen and that is what happened to my parents…
Disability representation on Doctor Who
We all want to see ourselves represented on TV and in movies, but often we are disappointed, until we saw the disability representation on Doctor Who let’s chat about it. I have been a fan of Doctor Who since…
Winter Resources and Support
The weather is especially cold this year, and I know a lot of people struggle during the holidays, so I have put together some winter resources and support. Most nights, as I snuggle under the covers, I am thankful, I…
World Mental Health Day 2023
Yesterday was World Mental Health Day 2023, but here on the blog we believe that every day is a chance to raise awareness so lets talk about it. This year, MIND is raising awareness of how inpatients are treated which…
Some things I wish I realised before my chronic illnesses
Today I thought we would talk about something a little different and look at some things I wish I realised before my chronic illnesses. My life was very different before I became sick, I honestly didn’t really think about sickness…
Pain Awareness month 2023
It is Pain Awareness month 2023 and as I have lived with chronic pain for over twenty years, I thought we would have a chat about it. During Pain Awareness Month 2023, I am reminded that many people get confused…
Five ways to embrace disability
Today I want to talk about five ways to embrace disability, society is so down on us it’s important to look from a different perspective. When I first became disabled I felt like I had to push through, to do…
Tips for living well with a disability
It is no longer Disability Pride Month, but we still want to live our best lives so here are some tips for living well with a disability. Disability Pride Month is an important month for raising awareness and protesting for…
How practicing mindfulness helps my chronic illnesses
Today as part of Disability Pride Month, I thought we would chat about how practicing mindfulness helps my chronic illnesses. I have lived with chronic illnesses and mental health conditions for most of my life, I always struggled with pain…
Disability Pride Month 2023
It is Disability Pride Month 2023, a time to raise awareness, and show that our disabilities do not mean we deserve hate or poverty. Let’s talk about it. I have been talking about disability and trying to be an advocate…
