Bored
I’m bored. I’m bored of being seen only as the one in the wheelchair. I’m bored of my disability being all people remember about me I’m bored of being defined by my CP.… Read More
So what have we learned, in our ten years with Jack? Well if anything we have learned that he is more like the rest of the 10 year old boys out there than… Read More
One of the things I really like about the internet is the opportunities it gives me. But more specifically I liked the opportunities it gives me for support, community and even friendship. I… Read More
When Jack was new to us and we began exploring the world of the child with Down Syndrome, the future seemed a far off, distant place. We were worrying about feedings, about growth… Read More
On Wednesday I went to the doctors and as I was leaving there I missed a call on my mobile. When I listened to the voicemail I was concerned to hear “Hi I’m… Read More
Last summer’s Paralympic Games brought disability sport into the public eye in a new way. The one athlete who probably had the most impact on the public is Oscar Pistorius who took part… Read More
The Undateables is back on Channel 4. I refused point blank to watch the first series because I thought it would annoy me. Then I kept seeing the advert for the second series… Read More
Apparently I can have an attitude problem. This is a rumour that surfaces every once in a while about me and I think it might be about to come back for another visit.… Read More
When Jack was born he was, as they described him, “Low Tone”. His muscles were weak, his arms and legs looked like sticks, he was not able to cry very loudly. Generally he… Read More
Raising Jack was beginning to get a little more routine. He learned to do the things that the other kids did, learning to walk and talk for instance. We soon learned what “I… Read More
