Just two years ago, my life took an unexpected turn with the amputation of my lower right limb. Today marks that anniversary, or as I’ve playfully dubbed it, my “stump-iversary.” … Read the rest “Two Years On: Reflections on My “Stump-iversary””
Until my lower-limb amputation about two years ago, the world of accessible toilets and priority seating wasn’t something I gave much thought to. My journey since then has been a … Read the rest “Phones Down, Look Around”
I wanted to write down the details of a vivid dream I just had, as I thought the experience might be of interest to other amputees.
In the dream, I … Read the rest “Amputee Dreams”
Two years ago, I had returned from an overseas holiday with a severe infection that led to the amputation of my lower right leg. To mark the second anniversary, I … Read the rest “Lessons learned from my amputee trip to China, thoughts on the plane”
Arriving and spending my first day in Beijing, a city whose name literally means ‘Northern Capital’, has been quite a wonderful experience. I first visited Beijing in 2010 when my … Read the rest “Day 1 in the “Northern Capital””
Getting through the airport was surprisingly smooth. I’d arranged for wheelchair assistance, which meant I breezed past the check-in and security queues, and straight into the boarding area. This gave … Read the rest “Flying with China Southern”