For a while I’ve been holding my tongue about we, as a collective society, are so quick to judge someone or groups of people for things they choose or have no choice over. We all look different, have different faiths or belong to a religion, living with illnesses which are either present or naked to… Continue reading Judging and Misconceptions
Looking For Positives
Since my gorgeous niece Olivia was born on November 31th, my outlook on life has been altered. She has given me something to look forward to. Each cuddle, each smile and each chat (Aunty Jac is always a favourite for having baby chats with) have enlightened my heart with pure joy. I was able to… Continue reading Looking For Positives
New Possibilities
I think when you become a certain age and if you’re finding what you love to do as a profession, you have to force to think “am I enjoying this still? ” Last month I turned the big 4-0! I feel fortunate to be here. Forty years ago on the 10th of October I fought… Continue reading New Possibilities
The Alien Stare
I have been hesitant to write this post. This morning I ran it across my good friend and he was shocked to hear what I’m about to tell you. Two weeks ago coming back from the doctors, Mum left me in the car, while she went into the chemist. My communication device needed to be… Continue reading The Alien Stare
A Fortnight Of Goodness
About two months ago my new wheelchair was approved by SWEP, which meant they had their allocated amount of $8,000 to go towards the total amount of $26,680! It was a day of mixed emotions. At that stage the outlook of finding the other $22,680 was very grim because all agencies are crying poor because… Continue reading A Fortnight Of Goodness
Will
Some days I feel like I can conquer the world! Some days I’m all go and do everything I want to achieve. I remember when I was younger (before everything changed in 2000) thinking I want to walk the length of our then court. I thought “I can totally do it!”. I didn’t, of course… Continue reading Will
Medical Cannabis
When you depend on strong nerve and muscle relaxant medications to continue to live as comfortable as you can be, you constantly ask yourself “how did I become like this?” Up until I was about 26, after four years of excruciating pain from an incident which caused nerve damage, soft tissue damage and a lower… Continue reading Medical Cannabis
Spontaneity And Pain
I gotta admit, this year hasn’t played out how I invisioned it. Sure, I’m still recovering from major surgery in August last year, and I’m still healing (probably for another six months, but in my head I knew that would be a twelve months recovery period.) However, this isn’t slowing me down… It’s my chronic… Continue reading Spontaneity And Pain
They Joys Of Shopping
I LOVE to shop! Many women and men do! There's nothing better than browsing with a friend and/or window shopping. In January I met a friend at Chaddy (aka Chadstone which "claims to be the biggest in the Southern Hemisphere") when we saw a movie. Afterwards strolling through Chaddy I drooled looking at the dresses… Continue reading They Joys Of Shopping
An Occupational Therapist’s Unique Story
I met Sarah Solomon through a recent session to set up Eric Toddler (a Microsoft Surface Pro 4 connected to my Intelligaze Eyegaze camera (with Grid3, which I don't love at the moment). Anyway, Sarah and I get along very well and have been chatting on Facebook about things. Yesterday Sarah shared with me a… Continue reading An Occupational Therapist’s Unique Story
