I took a bath tonight instead of a shower. In the grand scheme of things, that shouldn’t sound remarkable, but it’s the first time I’ve had a proper bath (with … Read the rest “Stuff you need to think about…
I’ve been reflecting lately on whether my return to work after my amputation last July was too hasty. It was a challenging time marked by hospitalization until late September, followed … Read the rest “When can I return to work…
A few people have told me to hurry up and get out of the way. In particular, there was the woman with an SUV-sized pram, and there was the bus … Read the rest “Still Wearing Shorts”
Though you often hear about the fitness goal of walking 10,000 steps every day, it’s not a realistic goal for everyone. Nonetheless, I’ve tried to walk every day. Though mostly … Read the rest “10,000 Steps”
Due to the need to carry something requiring both arms, I ventured out to the shops today without my crutch. This week my physio granted “approval” to part ways with … Read the rest “Celebrating six months”
I made a brief appearance on ABC Radio last night, talking about my experiences as an amputee. When I was asked to do this, I also suggested including two other … Read the rest “Three Amputees”