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Month: January 2017

What can I do? – Why I write

Posted on January 31, 2017 by writehanded

A new year always gets me thinking about what I’m doing and why I’m doing it. My reasons for starting Writehanded haven’t really changed, but I often question my sanity Continue Reading →

Posted in About illness, Financial hardship, Mental health, Politics, WINZ/IRD

“I need the bathroom!” – Let’s help

Posted on January 27, 2017 by writehanded — Leave a reply

When I was first in hospital, close to four years ago, I was misdiagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis. I had most of the symptoms, including needing the bathroom often and urgently. Continue Reading →

Posted in About illness | Leave a reply

Sarah and Sister DevilHands

Posted on January 25, 2017 by writehanded

Today I made a mistake. Many of my mistakes seem to be hinged on trusting the wrong person, or at least, making the assumption that we had both signed the Continue Reading →

Posted in About illness

No means fucking NO

Posted on January 19, 2017 by writehanded

Last week, a friend of mine was followed out of the gym and harassed by a man who considered himself entitled to her and her time. This “casual” sexism and predatory Continue Reading →

Posted in Feminism, Politics

Motherhood and mental health part three

Posted on January 11, 2017 by writehanded

Turning 30 made me think a lot about pregnancy and babies. I have always assumed that I’d have a baby ‘one day.’ That it was something I was ‘meant’ to Continue Reading →

Posted in About illness, Feminism, Mental health

What the Doctor ordered

Posted on January 10, 2017 by writehanded

Nearly every Saturday, I walk past Health 2000. That shouldn’t be an issue. But they inevitably piss me off.

Posted in About illness, Mental health

Motherhood and Mental Health Part Two

Posted on January 9, 2017 by writehanded

Turning 30 has made me think a lot about pregnancy and babies. I have always assumed that I’d have a baby ‘one day.’ That it was something I was ‘meant’ Continue Reading →

Posted in About illness, Feminism, Mental health

Motherhood and mental health

Posted on January 6, 2017 by writehanded

Turning 30 has made me think a lot about pregnancy and babies. I have always assumed that I’d have a baby ‘one day.’ That it was something I was ‘meant’ Continue Reading →

Posted in About illness, Mental health

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