Content warning: eating disorder, self harm and fat phobia Disclaimer: I know Bri Lee -I have socialised with her at writers festivals and have worked with her three times - in the capacity of writing for her magazine and speaking on panels with her. I have sat on this review for … [Read more...]
It’s still ableism if you have proximity to disabled people
So many people tell me they work with disabled people, or they’re a parent of a disabled child, or they know a disabled person - and that gives them a free pass to be ableist. They often say “I know a disabled person and they don’t have a problem with the R word”, or justify … [Read more...]
Spaghetti strap dress
If you think you shouldn’t wear something because your face and body doesn’t conform to patriarchal beauty standards - put those thoughts out of your mind. There is always time to start dressing how you’ve always wanted to - in clothing that makes you happy. You deserve to … [Read more...]
A falling out of love letter to Gorman
I posted this on Instagram today. Dear Gorman clothing, I’ve been a loyal, frequent customer of yours for five years. Your clothes have changed my style - they make me very happy. I wore my favourite print of yours on my book cover. But I’ve fallen out of love. I’ve … [Read more...]
IsoCreate – cubbie mako
This is a project supported by The City of Melbourne Covid Quick Response Grant. I have interviewed disabled and Deaf artists about how their creative practice has been impacted by Covid-19. Below are words from cubbie mako - a writer and founding member of Disabled QBIPOC … [Read more...]
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