In 2023, the bottom half of my right leg was amputated. The cause was a combination of infection and previously undiagnosed diabetes. This happens to lots of people, and I hope these posts may help others.These posts appear in reverse chronological order, so go to the first story https://jamesobrien.id.au/2023/07/hes-conscious/ and take it from there.
Despite the lack of initial planning, Saturday unfolded into an unexpected “pub crawl” adventure. Originally, my agenda included a lunchtime workshop at Surry Hills Library, organised by friends, followed by … Read the rest “Pub crawl through Newtown”
Someone commented the other day, ‘You need to show some steel.’ They had noticed my sock almost completely covering the very visible steel part of my prosthetic leg. Even though … Read the rest “Show Some Leg”
In the weeks following the devastating floods that struck Lismore last year, impacting thousands, including my own family, I had the opportunity to contribute some meaningful words to a public … Read the rest “Surry Streets”
As Noah, my support worker, and I strolled earlier today, we got into a conversation about how drastically life changes when you move at a very slow pace. For Noah, … Read the rest “Party For One”
While I maintained a composed exterior in public, today brought a few moments when I found myself unexpectedly overwhelmed by the emotions accompanying my return to work. It’s been a … Read the rest “My First Day”