by admin | Jun 17, 2026 | Uncategorized
People often talk about anniversaries as milestones to celebrate. The are congratulatory events of survival, strength and progress. I wish that was all I felt on this anniversary. Instead, there’s mixed emotions in there like sadness, grief, gratitude and...
by admin | Jun 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
The conversation around proposed NDIS changes is dominated by a single message: reducing fraud and ensuring sustainability. I agree that fraud must be eliminated. Every dollar stolen is taken from someone who genuinely needs it. But I worry that the public discussion...
by admin | Jun 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
There was a time when I saw assistive technology as a symbol of everything I had lost. After having a stroke at 24 years old and being left with a significant physical disability, I spent years trying to prove to myself and others that I could still do things...
by admin | May 24, 2026 | Uncategorized
There’s a strange kind of grief that comes with insight. It’s not necessarily grief for what I’ve lost physically, but for the constant, exhausting consciousness of myself. Driving to yoga with a friend, I tried to explain this frustration out loud. I confessed...
by admin | May 24, 2026 | Uncategorized
Last night reminded me how quickly ordinary life can turn on its head. I was finally relaxing, curled up on my beanbag watching television and eating chocolate after dinner. Suddenly there was a loud bang and the power went out. Using my walking frame, I made my way...
