There is something very special about the laneways of Surry Hills, a feeling that the bricks themselves hold onto the echoes of those who once walked them. If you have … Read the rest “A letter from the laneway”
Author: James O'Brien
Born: Lismore / Widjabul Wia-Bal - Bundjalung
Live : Sydney / Gadigal - Eora
Also : Brisbane, Bourke, Renmark, Wagga, Perth
Pronouns : He/him/his.
In late 2017, Mick O’Dowd’s life changed in the span of a single Christmas day. What he initially dismissed as a “bad dose of the flu” and a nagging twinge … Read the rest “The Art of Replacement”
For many, the narrative of limb loss is defined by the clinical reality of surgery and the physical grind of rehabilitation. For Nish Afinwala, an IT professional in Perth, the … Read the rest “Limb Loss and Faith”
In the last week you may have read news of the death of Australian broadcaster, musician, and author, James Valentine.
I worked alongside James Valentine for over twenty-five years. As … Read the rest “Vale James Valentine”
Despite the busy schedule in Darwin I continued to work on my podcast, The Limb Shift. The Northern Territory has a unique way of introducing you to people of … Read the rest “Top End Stories – Amputation & Sepsis”
It’s good to be back in Sydney, though the temperature drop compared with Darwin was certainly a shock to the system! Stepping off the plane into the crisp air, it’s … Read the rest “Back in Sydney”