Carly Findlay

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Walking Alongside Someone With A Visible Difference

September 15, 2013 Carly Findlay 13 Comments

It seems the more people I meet, and the more friends I make, the more I am reminded that people do treat me both normally and differently. Almost all of the new people who come into my life comment on how much they notice the staring. I never realised staring is that prominent … [Read more...]

appearance activism, appearance diversity, bloggers, changing faces, curlypops, friends, friendship, ichthyosis, jouljet, skin, Uncategorized, visible difference

Ichthyosis Awareness: Tina’s story – “The college discouraged me from being a doctor, stating that I being abnormal will not be able to do it. “

July 28, 2013 Carly Findlay 21 Comments

I promised to continue to share stories about personal journeys with Ichthyosis on my blog even though Ichthyosis Awareness Month is over. My blog is open to anyone affected by Ichthyosis to share their story - please contact me if you want to publish your story here. Today Tina … [Read more...]

ichthyosis, ichthyosis awareness, skin, Uncategorized

Not well. Fandom.

July 25, 2013 Carly Findlay 12 Comments

I'm not well. Everything has collided and now I have sorer-than-usual skin. The pain is hard to describe - it's throbbing and tiring, and wears at my emotional armour. I'll be ok soon - I always am. This month has definitely shown that stressful situations (and even excitement) … [Read more...]

family, fandom, ichthyosis, liverpool, skin, sore, Uncategorized

A trip to hospital in the ambulance. Pride of Australia nomination. Pretty treats.

July 20, 2013 Carly Findlay 10 Comments

What a strange fortnight - it's been a whirlwind of good and not so good events! I wanted a calmer week this past week, and for the most part it has been, except on Monday night when I had to go to hospital by ambulance because I had a reaction to my delicious seafood dinner. My … [Read more...]

ambulance trip, blog readers, clothes, joy the store, pride of australia medal, skin, Uncategorized

Ichthyosis Awareness Month: My story.

May 30, 2013 Carly Findlay 36 Comments

"Writing about my illness is about getting everything out there so no one else can be uncomfortable about it." ~ Luke Ryan at the Emerging Writers Festival. The most hurtful thing about having Ichthyosis is seeing the way others react to it. If clumsy, horrible words aren't … [Read more...]

ichthyosis, Ichthyosis Awareness Month, skin, Uncategorized

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The material on Tune into Radio Carly is copyright. The writing in this blog is by Carly Findlay unless otherwise stated. Most photos in this blog are by Carly Findlay unless otherwise stated. Please do not reproduce without permission from Carly Findlay. This blog represents my personal opinions and experiences. It does not reflect those of my employers'. The information I provide about ichthyosis is mostly based on personal experiences. Please seek medical advice or counseling before trying any new treatments I've written about. Where stared, I use affiliate links on this blog. By clicking them, I receive a small percentage of the purchase.

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