Tag amputee

Wounds Awareness Week

This week is Wounds Awareness Week! As an ambassador for Wounds Australia and a member of their consumer advisory group, this cause is incredibly close to my heart. It’s easy … Read the rest “Wounds Awareness Week”

Rooftop Walking

Two years ago, I lost my lower right leg and had to learn how to walk again with a prosthetic. I’ve shared some of those early challenges before—the first steps, … Read the rest “Rooftop Walking”

Wearing Long Pants

For a bunch of reasons, the Andrew Olle Media Lecture marks a number of points in my life. It’s an annual event that I’ve been attending for, you know, maybe … Read the rest “Wearing Long Pants”

Two Years On: Reflections on My “Stump-iversary”

Just two years ago, my life took an unexpected turn with the amputation of my lower right limb. Today marks that anniversary, or as I’ve playfully dubbed it, my “stump-iversary.” … Read the rest “Two Years On: Reflections on My…

Phones Down, Look Around

Until my lower-limb amputation about two years ago, the world of accessible toilets and priority seating wasn’t something I gave much thought to. My journey since then has been a … Read the rest “Phones Down, Look Around”