hidden disability

A video reading of the Spoon Theory

January 28, 2011

A fun reading of the Spoon theory — a theory I live by from ButYouDon’tLookSick.com I have varied my use of the spoon theory, but it’s a good place to start. Like she says it’s not just for her impairment. Possibly Related Posts: Doing the limbo The email I wrote for international day last year [...]

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A SAD state of affairs

November 22, 2009

It seems flaky to admit it, but the weather is screwing with my mood. I didn’t think I was ever going to admit to anything like Seasonal Affected Disorder. However the weather here in Sydney lately has been so crazy and humid like I think I have to. I recognise though that SAD and other [...]

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identity matters

November 5, 2009

This is a good post about identification as a person with a disability, for a women with a mental health issue. It brings up some interesting thoughts for me about “what actually is disability?” That’s medical vs social model stuff, but its not just that. Its about the labels we as people with impairments use [...]

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la vie passionnée

July 4, 2009

In one line, she challenged me. With 6 words she made me stop and reconsider. I have been challenged today. Challenged away from advocacy to participation. True participation. The embracing of life.. Beyond all the rhetoric I have been sprouting about living for the now. Possibly Related Posts: Doing the limbo The email I wrote [...]

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