My new life with a Mobility Scooter
My life has changed so much since I got my mobility scooter. For a long time during COVID and after my limb amputation, I’ve spent all my energy looking down … Read the rest “My new life with a Mobility Scooter”
Here You Come Again (Dolly Parton musical)
On the surface, the plotline—a gay man in his 40s navigates a breakup and the COVID-19 pandemic with the help of an apparition of his idol, Dolly Parton—sounds like something … Read the rest “Here You Come Again (Dolly Parton musical)”
Sharing the Space
Imagine yourself trying to use a pram, a wheelchair, or a mobility scooter to get through a busy weekend crowd at the tourist mecca of Circular Quay in Sydney. In … Read the rest “Sharing the Space”
Mind the Gap: My First Big Outing on a Mobility Scooter
The phrase “mind the gap” is something you hear all the time on Sydney’s train platforms. But it wasn’t until today, on my first big outing with my new mobility … Read the rest “Mind the Gap: My First Big Outing on a Mobility Scooter”
Let’s Do The Time Warp
After a low moment last night, feeling frustrated by my inability to navigate a crowded environment, I was hoping for a quick turnaround. Attending the ‘No Limits’ amputee conference today … Read the rest “Let’s Do The Time Warp”
Fear of Falling
My mind went back to the Sunday night six and a half months ago, when I fell and broke my hip. I don’t remember much about it, except that I … Read the rest “Fear of Falling”