Emma Gee
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Travelling Interstate for My Sister’s 50th — And Doing It With a Body That’s Eternally Exhausted
I was never going to miss my sister’s 50th birthday party… But the journey there took a huge toll on my physical and mental energy.
Read moreI was adamant about still having some control over my new home. I refused to listen to therapists’ recommendations that I purchase an electric scooter to replace the rusty manual silver car that I no longer could drive, or modify my bathroom and install rails around my new home. In my state of denial I continued to stubbornly believe that putting in ugly disabled equipment was a waste of money and unnecessary when I was on my way to a 100 per cent recovery. Accepting any modifications to my home symbolised permanency and disability confinement, and suppressed any chance of hope. Those around me would assume I was no longer improving. I don’t think my therapists understood my state of mind, and often took my refusals personally. Of course their suggestions were right and in fact did seed the ideas. For example, after a while of getting around in cabs and trams and depending on lifts, I decided that a funky- looking scooter would improve my independence.
Are Your Recommendations Disabling Your Relationships?
When I initially bought my villa, I knew that my bedroom ensuite would need to be modified. To...
Keeping up appearances…
It's hard enough to maintain your 'looks' for any person right? Add "disability" and "ageing" to...
When the Body Says “Really? Now?”
I’m dealing with a problem in my left foot and wearing a moon boot on top of an already-existing physical disability that means I use a walking frame and that feels hard.
Trusting What My Body Already Knows
Some weeks the body really reminds you who’s in charge. A few weeks ago I injured my foot while...
Home Modifications
After months of waiting for the NDIS to approve the home modifications, nothing has happened. My...
Self-Advocacy vs Advocacy: Why Having a Voice Matters
There is no doubt that advocacy plays a vital role in recovery and health care. There have been times in my recovery when I have been too unwell, vulnerable, or exhausted to advocate for myself.
When Support Becomes a Safety Net… Not a Ceiling
Yoga has become an important part of my recovery journey. It’s not something that I do perfectly but it meets me where I am. Occasionally, it gently challenges me to go a little further.
A Conversation With Myself on the Yoga Mat
In that split second, I felt a familiar tightening in my chest. If the poised, grounded yoga teacher couldn’t hold the pose, what hope did I have?
Beyond the Safety of the Support
For me, yoga has never been just a hobby but it’s a vital part of how I navigate life after my stroke.
Why Interdisciplinary Teams Matter: Reflections from Both Sides of Care
It is from this dual perspective of both professional and patient that I have come to truly understand the critical importance of interdisciplinary teams.
Living With the Longevity of Invisible Impacts: Showing Up Even When It Hurts
Invisible conditions are everywhere, hidden behind brave faces, polite smiles, and quiet endurance. We show up, even when it hurts. And that deserves to be seen.