I have ONE disability, not all of them.
I’ve been living with a disability – a lower right limb amputation – for almost two years, but one of the things that’s still happening and most surprises me is … Read the rest “I have ONE disability, not all…
Look it up in your Funk & Wagnalls
During my stay in Adelaide, I had a moment of delightful nostalgia. Spotting a stack of encyclopedias on the floor of the apartment, my initial reaction was surprise. ‘Wow, I … Read the rest “Look it up in your Funk…
National Amputee Conference 2025
Over the past two days, I’ve attended the National Amputee Conference, AMPed Up in Adelaide, run by the peer support organisation,”Limbs 4 Life” As a relatively recent amputee, since … Read the rest “National Amputee Conference 2025”
Getting around the hills
“Did you get the mobility scooter from Antonio?”, a woman I know at the local pub asked me yesterday. Though I didn’t recall the previous conversation, she recommended the wheelchair … Read the rest “Getting around the hills”
Sweden’s entry for Eurovision 2025 is a delight
As you may know, I’m a long-time supporter of Team Sverige in Eurovision, even when I’ve sometimes been less than impressed with their chosen songs, but this year I think … Read the rest “Sweden’s entry for Eurovision 2025 is…
Get out of my way…
I’ve been back home since Thursday, and it’s been a bit of a challenge, to be honest. I’m using a crutch, but only for short distances. Even a quick trip … Read the rest “Get out of my way…”
There’s no place like home
“Oh God, James, what have you done to yourself?”‘ my doctor said to me today with a smile, as I entered the surgery. I explained the fall, the hip replacement … Read the rest “There’s no place like home”
Crutchless
“How do you feel about the prospect of going home?” my physiotherapist asked me today. I told her I felt quite confident. “I’m in a much better position now than … Read the rest “Crutchless”
Surry Hills Hipster
So, it’s been twelve days since I broke my right hip – yep, the same one I had my below-knee amputation on eighteen months ago. I’m at Sacred Heart Rehab … Read the rest “Surry Hills Hipster”