Should I change my tone of voice for each social media platform?
I’ve worked in social media now for around 7 years and for me, tone of voice is so important. What do I mean by this? Well, simply how I put myself across on social media, language I use, topics I share – everything. The way that I talk on...
My first ever wheelchair accessible sofa!
Yes that’s right I’m nearly 30 years old and I’ve never properly sat on my own sofa… Obviously when I was a young child I was carried about a lot and my parents would plonk me on the sofa but as I got older it was much harder for...
Should I mention my disability when online dating?
This is a question I pondered a lot with pals. When I first started putting myself out there it absolutely terrified me. But the short answer to this in my opinion is, it depends on these few factors… Visible/Noticeable vs Invisible Disabilities It’s hard to know what the right...
First Impressions is Back!
Hello! Just a quick one. It’s certainly been a while, so I thought I’d explain it all with season 2 of my podcast. Here’s the link. I really hope you enjoy it. One thing I mentioned was that podcasts were a massive part of getting through this (ongoing) pandemic,...
Common Reactions Booking a Viewing as a Wheelchair User
So whilst I’m on the road of sharing my journey with you on how I finally got my own place, I thought I’d share the (really) common reactions I would get from the very people who we all look to first when wanting to find our home 🏡 Image...
I’m a Homeowner! [Video Update]
I’m so happy to be sharing that I’ve officially got the keys to my own accessible home. However, it’s taken a LONG time to get here – so before I get into the exciting stuff, I wanted to give you the back story on what it’s really like finding...
How I’m Tackling January
Last night my chair suddenly (probably not suddenly but it’s lockdown and who’s actually charging their chair for adventures) became low battery with one flashing light. I was just getting ready for bed, my chair was slowing down and the panic set. I put the speed down and tried...
Max & Harvey, Brain Dump and Motability | What I’ve been up to lately…
It’s been quite a busy time for me over the last few weeks, which I’m very grateful for. If you follow me on social media you will know that I’ve been featured in a few cool things. I wanted to put them all in one place so if you...
Ad | My Wheelchair Q&A
This post is kindly sponsored by Millercare who are mobility specialists with showrooms around the UK. I have a lot of interest from people about my wheelchair and although I get a bit huffy if strangers ask me “how fast does it go then?” as an opening liner –...
10 Ways to Create Boundaries on Social Media Use
Ok, let’s be real – this pandemic has shaken us all up in so many ways. Personally, my world has shifted quite a bit since March 2020. With spending time at home pretty much 24/7, I’ve found myself needing to have a word with myself. This word was my...