Just play nice
I am exceedingly unkind to myself.
Category Archives: Mental health
Depression and writers – the great myth of romantic pain
“Brilliance, it seems, is the product of a well-rested mind, not artistic all-nighters.”
Come into my cage
You probably read that title and thought “Um, no? I don’t want to?” Yeah. Cages aren’t fun. That’s what chronic illness is like.
Walking down the other street
It’s been a tough week. I’m on hiatus from most online activities at the moment, trying to give myself some headspace to do some thinking about… well, life, I guess.
Terror and humiliation – just another day with WINZ
I have tried to be fair. I have tried to be understanding of the good work WINZ does, and their well-intentioned policies, and to work within those structures. I have Continue Reading →
What helps?
Recently I wrote some stuff about my progress. It’s really hard to see from the inside, but on days when I feel frustrated and sad and sore and tired, it’s Continue Reading →
Why tweet?
People who don’t use Twitter often ask me to explain the value of it. That’s not really an easy thing to describe, especially if they don’t understand how it works Continue Reading →
Climbing mountains
I spent the last week in Wellington. It was incredible – not just the city and the food (haha) and the amazing, wonderful people I met – but the fact Continue Reading →
“Reaching in”
I walk with a cane. Not all the time, but most of the time, because I’m weak from being ill for so long and it makes life much easier if Continue Reading →
Latest from WINZ: As I mentioned, I’ve just found out that my benefit, and my Disability Allowance which is a separate assessment, have to be reassessed. WINZ appear to be Continue Reading →