***TRIGGER WARNING***This post has examples of ableist language which some might find confronting and / or triggering. Please only read on if you feel able to. For more information on charitable organisations who can support your mental health when you’re experiencing physical challenges, please visit my Get Support page. ***TRIGGER WARNING*** The subject of ableismContinue reading “Ableism and Me(dia) – how a disabled celebrity went on TV and became a trigger”
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Spoonie Press Article – Wheelchair Shame
It’s 8.11am on Wednesday morning, and although I thought I was mentally prepared for this moment, I found it difficult to compute when it actually happened. Today I woke up with my article on ‘Wheelchair Shame‘ in front and centre stage on the Spoonie Press website. It felt incredible and scary, probably in equal measure.Continue reading “Spoonie Press Article – Wheelchair Shame”