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Posts by Diary of a Disabled Person

A chopstick rest in the shape of a sleeping calico cat rests on the arm of my wheelchair. Out of focus in the background, Bramble the calico cat, can be seen sleeping in a nearly identical position.

A chopstick rest in the shape of a sleeping calico cat rests on the arm of my wheelchair. Out of focus in the background, Bramble the calico cat, can be seen sleeping in a nearly identical position.

The same photo, but with Bramble in focus and the chopstick rest blurred.

The same photo, but with Bramble in focus and the chopstick rest blurred.

Life imitates art.

1 week ago 6 0 0 0

Today was a big day.
Due to constant accessibility issues and the resulting stress, I've not used a train for almost 7 years. Today, I got back on the trains.
And it went almost flawlessly!

3 weeks ago 6 0 0 0

Yesterday, on my commute home, a stranger told me I was "a warrior".

Disability isn't something I war with.
It's something I live with.

The biggest war I'd had that day was fighting with my umbrella which kept turning inside out.

2 months ago 4 0 0 0

Casual reminder the disabled space is not a space.
It's a seat, same as any other.
Move your fucking shit.

2 months ago 1 1 0 0
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a bunch of balloons are flying in the air Alt: Multi-coloured balloons drifting through the sky.

Happy 15th birthday to my disability

3 months ago 4 0 0 0

I'm married to the sibling, not the sibling myself, so sibling didn't feel right!

3 months ago 1 0 1 0

I woke up to the best message ever this morning:
"Say hi to your niece"

3 months ago 6 0 2 0
Bramble, my calico cat, loafs on my wheelchair wearing my red Christmas headband with penguin boppers on.

Bramble, my calico cat, loafs on my wheelchair wearing my red Christmas headband with penguin boppers on.

There's still time to make it onto Santa's nice list!

3 months ago 5 0 1 0
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Bramble says prrrb

4 months ago 1 0 0 0
Screenshot of YouTube wrapped, showing I was in the top 2% of viewers of game streamer Welonz.

Screenshot of YouTube wrapped, showing I was in the top 2% of viewers of game streamer Welonz.

@welonz.bsky.social my cat knows the sound of your voice

4 months ago 1 0 1 0

I work with people with disabilities = I have a friend who's Black/queer.

4 months ago 4 0 0 0
Bramble, a calico cat with white paws, lies inside a green Christmas bag.

Bramble, a calico cat with white paws, lies inside a green Christmas bag.

The only gift I need.

4 months ago 3 0 0 0

The next time someone non-disabled comments on my ability to drive my wheelchair, I'm commenting on their ability to walk.

4 months ago 4 0 0 0

Just been filmed getting on the bus for the West Yorkshire Bus Consultation. Disability rep matters!

4 months ago 3 0 0 0

STOP BEING WEIRD TO DISABLED PEOPLE.
Over the weekend, a man literally bent down towards me and did a thumbs up in my face, like hailing a bus.
Because I use a wheelchair so that's funny, I guess?
I literally cannot go out on a night out without something like this happening.

4 months ago 6 0 1 0
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A very fancy box

5 months ago 2 0 1 0

Alice Wong was an inspiration, not because she was disabled, but because she never let the bastards grind her down.
To say she will be missed is simply an understatement.

5 months ago 2 0 0 0
Bramble, a calico cat, looks out from inside a cardboard chalet. The chalet has a snowy roof, and a wreath above the door.

Bramble, a calico cat, looks out from inside a cardboard chalet. The chalet has a snowy roof, and a wreath above the door.

The instruction manual didn't mention having to remove the cat between each step of assembly.

The instruction manual didn't mention having to remove the cat between each step of assembly.

The instruction manual didn't mention having to remove the cat between each step of assembly.

5 months ago 8 1 1 0

I'm good, it was just weird!

5 months ago 1 0 0 0

As we pass each other, this fucking guy pats me twice on the shoulder like I'm a child. Like a proper "there, there" pat. WTF.
I'm super weirded out.
I'm sure he meant no harm but don't fucking do that.
No fucking touchy.

5 months ago 2 0 3 0

Story time.
Over the weekend I'm going one way in my wheelchair, a stranger is going the other way, and we do that awkward left-right dance to try and get past each other.
Fine, actually kind of a nice normal interaction.
But oh no, it's gotta be ruined.

5 months ago 1 0 1 0
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a man and a woman from the emperor 's new groove are standing next to each other and talking . Alt: Gif from The Emporers New Groove. Kronk, a hench man in yellow and purple clothes, prods Kuzko the emporer, a small man in red and gold. Kuzko immediately creates space between them, yelling "no touchy".

Don't randomly touch disabled people!

5 months ago 4 1 1 1
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I hold Bramble, a calico cat, in my arms. She is grabbing my hand to lick it, and is mid-lick in the photo.

I hold Bramble, a calico cat, in my arms. She is grabbing my hand to lick it, and is mid-lick in the photo.

Black and white photo. I am wearing a black dress with a lace overlay decorated with spiders webs. I'm also wearing a black witch hat, bat earrings, a pentacle choker, several rings, and black and white makeup.

Black and white photo. I am wearing a black dress with a lace overlay decorated with spiders webs. I'm also wearing a black witch hat, bat earrings, a pentacle choker, several rings, and black and white makeup.

Happy Halloween and Blessed Samhain.

5 months ago 3 0 0 0
A meerkat stood upright on lookout duty in a sandy enclosure.

A meerkat stood upright on lookout duty in a sandy enclosure.

Insurance salesman would not leave me alone ๐Ÿ™„

6 months ago 3 0 0 0

Wore my keffiyeh into work this morning, and while in the lift a hijabi lass said she liked it because she could tell I was one of the safe ones.
I hate that marginalised communities feel unsafe, but if something so simple helps, I'm wearing this every time I go outside.

7 months ago 2 0 0 0

The risk of not being able to get on the train, not being able to get in the wheelchair space, not being able to get off the train, and being blamed by staff for any issues while paying through the nose for the privelege was simply not worth it.

7 months ago 1 0 0 0

Was supposed to be going somewhere this weekend, but lack of investment in the north means there's no bus between 2 places an hour apart.
No biggie, right?
Except, the prospect of having to navigate trains as a disabled person at short notice put me off going altogether.

7 months ago 3 0 1 0

My favourite genre of man is the ones that get visibly confused when I don't automatically move out of their way.

7 months ago 5 0 1 0
A silver necklace with a spoon charm, resting in my hand.

A silver necklace with a spoon charm, resting in my hand.

I will always have at least one spoon of energy left while wearing this necklace.
#spoonie

8 months ago 12 0 0 0
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Bramble, a calico cat, lies on her hammock looking up at the camera, sporting a fetching pride bandana around her neck.

Bramble, a calico cat, lies on her hammock looking up at the camera, sporting a fetching pride bandana around her neck.

Bramble ferociously bunny kicks a catnip pillow, with her ears back.

Bramble ferociously bunny kicks a catnip pillow, with her ears back.

Bramble lies belly up in the sun on my wheelchair, asleep.

Bramble lies belly up in the sun on my wheelchair, asleep.

Selfie in my powered wheelchair, with Bramble on the back bar behind my shoulder.

Selfie in my powered wheelchair, with Bramble on the back bar behind my shoulder.

Can't believe we've had Bramble a whole year!

8 months ago 7 0 0 0