A powerful personal account of disability and domestic violence, exposing systemic neglect and calling for urgent reforms to support disabled abuse survivors.
Rising Against The Weight: A Story Of Resilience Amid Chronic Illness And Bureaucratic Struggles
A powerful firsthand account of living with chronic illness, PTSD, and the burden of bureaucracy. This story highlights the invisible struggles of navigating a world that refuses to see those in pain.
Falling Through The Cracks: A Mother’s Fight For Her Autistic Son To Access Mental Health Services
Trigger Warning: A mother shares the harrowing reality of caring for her autistic son, who was denied critical mental health services,
From “I Was” To “I Am”: Embracing Joy, Purpose And Fearless Transformation With Chronic Illnesses
CJ Janzen is a singer/songwriter and speaker, who lives with multiple chronic illnesses. She shares an inspiring journey of resilience, transformation and purpose.
Existing, Not Living: My Fight For An Accessible Home
Sepsis survivor and quadruple amputee Kim Smith is on a council waiting list for a wheelchair accessible home in Milton Keynes, ‘making do’ in a home that is not suitable for her needs.
How CBT Helped Me Accept That It’s Okay Not To Be Okay: My Journey With FND
In this personal story, Charlotte candidly shares her emotional battles, the stigma of vulnerability, and the transformative power of CBT, which helped her accept that it is truly okay not to be okay.
Five Years On From My MS Diagnosis: Living With Multiple Sclerosis And Finding Strength In Change
In this reflective personal story, Hannah Webster shares her journey of resilience, the impact of MS on her life, and her hopes for the future.
My First Christmas Living With A Disability
Charlotte Croft – who was diagnosed with FND earlier this year – shares her honest thoughts and feelings on celebrating Christmas and navigating the festive period with a disability for the first time.
From Gymnastics Dreams To Cancer Realities: Navigating The Male Gaze And Medical Gaze
This is Ellie Henkus’ personal story navigating the male gaze in adolescence to facing the medical gaze while being treated for cancer, where she subsequently became disabled.
Why The Assisted Dying Bill Needs To Consider Longer-Term Illnesses
The Assisted Dying Bill is progress, but its six-month limit excludes many. Expanding it to those with incurable conditions could restore dignity and choice.