I got this!

I try to think of the positives my disability brings as well as the negatives. There are some. Honest. Today I heard my youngest little one muttering to herself as she climbed up a particularly difficult part of the playground. She was holding onto a rope, whilst climbing up a steep slope, using half-logs to…

The curl

Golden curls twist around my fingers Slipping through the gaps. Light touches them softly. Gravity tries to pull them down but up bounce the curls regardless. She turns to face me, Framed by golden light, Glowing, loving, trusting. I pin the image down, tracing every detail, Locking it safely away. These curls have magic in…

Wading strong

One by one bricks come crashing down, Smashing to a thousand pieces. The rubble climbs higher, Grasping at my knees, Pulling me down into the dusty depths.  My strength falters but does not fail.  I wade on through the chaos, Leaving trails behind me, Protecting those who follow.  I show them the way,  Careful and…

Mindfulness: the holy raisin

Picture the scene: 15 adults with varying conditions and emotional difficulties sitting in a circle, intently staring at our designated raisin as we were guided through a meditation intended to bring us into a state of mindfulness. We had examined its shape and texture, considered its aroma and contemplated with anticipation how it may taste….

Thunderstorms and choices

Thunderstorms come into our lives and turn them upside down. Everyone gets them; relationship breakdowns, injuries, illness, losing a job, money worries, the list is endless. There isn’t much you can do when they decide to hit, especially if comes in the form of disability or illness. Even if you have done something to cause…

On the bright side

How can chronic conditions ever be positive? Anyone living with chronic illness or disabilities will have a list of things that affect their lives negatively. It can be more challenging to consider the ways you can actually benefit from these conditions. I get to take my kids on rides down hills clinging on to the…