On Sunday, when it was announced that Jodie Whittaker was the 13th Doctor I was surprised by my own reaction. I would usually squeal and giggle at this type of news, but when Jodie was revealed from underneath that hood, I started crying and shaking with disbelief and joy. I’d…
Category: Social Issues
Fatigue is…
I would tell my friends “I’m off school today.” They’d ask “What’s wrong?” And I would say “I’m tired.” And even the ones with CP would reply “Is that all?” And I would feel awash with guilt and anxiety, because if even my disabled friends weren’t experiencing it, then there…
Accessible Activism: Beyond Twitter
Last weekend saw millions of women across the globe march for their rights, in protest at Donald Trump becoming US President. The incredible numbers at each march were phenomenal to see, and they gave me immense hope for the fight ahead. In recognition that marches are not accessible to everyone,…
‘Please do not leave luggage here’ and other ‘accessible’ public transport fails
In the New Year it was reported that Paralympian Anne Wafula Strike had no option but to wet herself on a Cross Country train when the disabled toilet was out of order. In the ongoing dispute over driver-only trains, Southern Rail have admitted this week that disabled passengers are not…
My Bookshelves for this Year
My resolution to read more in 2017 is going well so far (one book down, nineteen to go!) Here is my reading list for this year. Read Five on Brexit Island (Enid Blyton for Grown-Ups) by Bruno Vincent (Out Now) This was a Christmas present from my lovely sister. She…
2017 Resolutions
I don’t think I’ve managed to keep a single New Year’s resolution for more than a week or two in previous years. However, I always think it’s fun to set some positive goals for the year ahead, so I always have them knowing full well that I probably won’t actually…