I get lots of questions about how I am so confident when I have ichthyosis. To be clear, these questions are often from people with skin conditions or facial differences, not people outside of these communities being ableist. The statements some of the people have made about … [Read more...]
Social media and online abuse on Q+A
Last night I asked a question about cyber hate on Q & A. I was invited to submit a question late last week. The topic was social media. Watch the whole episode here. In the ten or so years I’ve been writing professionally - mostly online, I’ve experienced a lot of online … [Read more...]
My concerns with Covid-safe outdoor dining and events in Melbourne
Today’s announcement of Covid restrictions easing in Victoria has made me a little more hopeful. Can’t wait to see friends and visit shops and eat out. Well done Victorians on making this happen. But I am dreading outdoor dining (and outdoor events in general). My concerns aren’t … [Read more...]
Rollerskating and practicing publicly
I put my rollerskates on for the fourth time today. The first time I put them on was in the house. The second time was at this same park, two Fridays ago. I was too nervous to venture too far from the pole. I think it took me longer to put all my protective gear on than I spent … [Read more...]
Say Hello is available in all formats worldwide!
I have some very exciting news - my memoir Say Hello is now available in ALL FORMATS WORLDWIDE! I just love how this was made possible. My dear friend Haben Girma, who is a lawyer, writer and activist and also Deaf-blind) wrote to me, asking if the book was available in e-pub … [Read more...]
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