“But my most significant step forward yet would come from something I once thought would cause me more pain than joy. Thankfully, I was wrong…”
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It Has Been 15 Years: This Is What I’ve Learned
This Friday will mark 15 years since the day my life changed forever. It’s been a while since I wrote specifically for the anniversary of the accident, and this year would have been no different. However, I was filling out a form a couple of weeks ago and had to specify what major surgeries I’veContinue reading “It Has Been 15 Years: This Is What I’ve Learned”
Living With Carers: Making It Work
Yesterday, a friend asked how I go about trying to live a normal life with very little space to myself. They were referring to the fact that I’ve now lived in care for 15 years. By that, I mean I have required physical assistance from another person to carry out one or more daily tasksContinue reading “Living With Carers: Making It Work”
The Grass Isn’t Always Greener
Sometimes I get lost thinking how things could’ve been different, but not in the way you might think.
Yesterday Doesn’t Have to Determine Tomorrow
Yes, spinal-cord injury is hard. But like so many other things in all our lives, it is just one of a myriad of past experiences that I live with in the present and doesn’t have to stop me from flourishing in the future.
Putting Myself First
Putting my well-being first has meant not being able to write, record or post as much content as I’d like… and I’m okay with that 😊
2020: The Year Of Lemons
We’ve all been given lemons in the last year, and the lemonade hasn’t been easy to make. But believe me, you’ve already made more than you think, and keep making more everyday. Don’t stop.
Your Inner Strength
Your inner strength is hardest to see when you most need it. But don’t doubt yourself, it’s there.
Lessons From Lockdown
2020 has opened my eyes to so many things, good and bad, regarding all facets of life. These are three I feel are the most positive to share.
Living In Care: An Abridged Version
A not so short summary of my experience living in care so far.