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Ichthyosis advocacy fatigue

March 11, 2019 Carly Findlay Leave a Comment

Ichthyosis advocacy fatigue

I am tired of the fight. I’m tired of being regarded as an oncall helpline, expected to educate people all the time. I’m tired of feeling alone. I’m tired of being seen as difficult because I speak out about the abuse that happens to people with Ichthyosis. I’m … [Read more...]

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On being called an inspiration

February 3, 2019 Carly Findlay Leave a Comment

On being called an inspiration

While I’ve been in the media talking about Say Hello, lots of people have called me “an inspiration”, “inspiring” or “inspirational”. I know you mean it as a compliment, but it’s a tricky thing for me and other disabled people to be seen as inspiring. It can be really hard to … [Read more...]

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Say Hello Melbourne book launch – hurrah!

January 27, 2019 Carly Findlay Leave a Comment

Say Hello Melbourne book launch – hurrah!

Outside The Wheeler Centre On Thursday, 24 January, my first book, a memoir called Say Hello was launched! My book is in the world. It’s on shelves (as a paperback and ebook) on Tuesday 29 January. It will be in all good book stores, department stores and on ereaders. … [Read more...]

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Growing Up Disabled in Australia anthology

December 4, 2018 Carly Findlay Leave a Comment

Growing Up Disabled in Australia anthology

I am so excited to announce this project I’ve been working on with Black Inc.. I am editing the Growing Up Disabled in Australia anthology. You can read (and listen to me read) the submission guidelines here. Black Inc. is pleased to announce a new anthology, Growing Up … [Read more...]

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The creation of the Say Hello book cover

October 10, 2018 Carly Findlay Leave a Comment

The creation of the Say Hello book cover

I’m so excited to unveil the cover of Say Hello - my memoir - today! It’s been a long time coming. I’ve just handed in my fourth draft, so this seems like a nice reward. Writing a book is a loooong process. It is one reason I haven’t been able to blog a lot. The book is a … [Read more...]

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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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