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Month: April 2017

Ailsa Lipscombe: Unabridged

Posted on April 26, 2017 by writehanded

I talked to the amazing Ailsa Lipscombe for Folks this month. I had to edit a lot of the interview down, but I think she said so much interesting stuff, Continue Reading →

Posted in About illness

The People’s Mental Health Report

Posted on April 25, 2017 by writehanded

The People’s Mental Health Report, resulting from a review lead by ActionStation, is yet another nail in the coffin of New Zealand’s mental health system. It is damning evidence of what we Continue Reading →

Posted in About illness, Mental health, Politics

Blanket bans hurt our most vulnerable

Posted on April 24, 2017 by writehanded

New Zealand is looking at following in Australia’s footsteps and making all codeine-containing products prescription only. I don’t think this is the right solution. 

Posted in About illness, Politics

Raising the question

Posted on April 21, 2017 by writehanded

I think it’s amazing, courageous, and important to be a mother, and I’m in awe of the women in my life who have done it and are doing it right Continue Reading →

Posted in Feminism, Mental health

Self care is a radical act

Posted on April 5, 2017 by writehanded — Leave a reply

I’ve been working on an essay about a couple of things that help me and the people around me understand chronic illness more – Spoon Theory, and Sick Woman Theory. Continue Reading →

Posted in About illness, Feminism, Mental health, Politics | Leave a reply

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