Adjusting to NIV around my children
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Learning to let my children see me using a ventilator on a daily basis, despite the heartbreaking worry of how they’d react. Would the machines I depend on to keep me with them longer, frighten them? And would even they still love me the same? Continue reading Adjusting to NIV around my children
Abbie’s Diagnosis – Retinitis Pigmentosa Awareness Month
An emotional account on my eldest daughters life-changing diagnosis. What the future may hold and discovering how societies misconceptions of blindness influenced my heartbreak. This is Abbie’s journey, through her Mummy’s eyes. #RetinitisPigmentosaAwarenessMonth Continue reading Abbie’s Diagnosis – Retinitis Pigmentosa Awareness Month
How Online Dating made me feel asexual as a Disabled Woman
Facing stigmas around ‘Sex and Disability’ as a young disabled woman on the online dating scene. Sharing first-hand accounts in the depths of the dating pool and how such stigmas can impact mental health. Continue reading How Online Dating made me feel asexual as a Disabled Woman
How govt cuts for disabled people is stealing children’s childhoods
How system failures, budget cuts and lack of a specific protocol for disabled parents means many children become young carers and how it’s down to our government, NOT the parents. Continue reading How govt cuts for disabled people is stealing children’s childhoods
The “Me” after Motherhood
How I lost myself for 5 years, plagued with “Mummy guilt.” Changing my thought process on what being a “Good Mum” actually was – in a bid to save myself. Continue reading The “Me” after Motherhood
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20 Disabled Vloggers That Will Inspire & Educate You
The go-to comprehensive list of the most motivational and down-to-earth disabled vloggers on YouTube! Featuring Molly Burke, Jessica Kellgen-Fozard and Zach Anner. Continue reading 20 Disabled Vloggers That Will Inspire & Educate You
Preparing for a Suprapubic Catheter
A patient guide on preparing for a Suprapubic catheter surgery including: prep at home, catheter kit storage solutions, information video, post-op aftercare and developing a routine living with an indwelling catheter. Continue reading Preparing for a Suprapubic Catheter
Saying Goodbye to the Dummy
Challenging stigmas around having a toddler who still relies on a dummy to self-soothe and the emotions related to “last baby syndrome.” Our youngest finally let’s go of her beloved dummy, shedding the last reminents of her babyhood. Continue reading Saying Goodbye to the Dummy
A Year in Review – 2018
A look back on what I can only describe as the best year of my adult life. Everything from campaign goals, life-long friendships to awards… Continue reading A Year in Review – 2018
Beginners Blogging Guide
Thinking of starting your own blog but don’t have a clue where to start? Check out these key points to get things up and running in this handy, easy-to-understand beginners guide to the world of blogging! Continue reading Beginners Blogging Guide