I’m not supposed to be here
My poetry blog is called “I pretend I’m a writer.” When people ask me what I “do” I usually mumble something along the lines of being self-employed and change the Continue Reading →
Category Archives: About illness
Update #2: Plunket… apologises??
Hi all, here’s a followup to my posts regarding Sean Plunket’s treatment of Louise Carroll. Mediaworks, unsurprisingly, didn’t uphold my complaint (it is being referred to the BSA). However, in Continue Reading →
Update: That Sean Plunket interview
You might remember I complained to Mediaworks regarding this Sean Plunket interview, in which he basically eviscerated a person with disabilities for a laugh. Unsurprisingly, they are not upholding my complaint. Continue Reading →
Tears, me, and Warehouse Stationery
I often ask myself why I bother blogging. Who reads it? Does anyone care? I guess the answer is, I do. I need a place for my thoughts, and if Continue Reading →
Just slacktivism?
I’ve been thinking about activism again, partially because of Mental Health Awareness Week. Activism doesn’t just apply to political action. It’s about going the step beyond raising awareness. It’s about Continue Reading →
Guest post: My dad
This was written by a friend of mine who lost her father to lung cancer two months ago. It is very emotional, so please be aware of this vulnerability before Continue Reading →
Why don’t we talk about mental health?
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week in NZ. I am unwell. This has provoked some thoughts, which I have been avoiding sharing because they are messy and complicated – just like this Continue Reading →
“Am I being mean” asks Sean Plunket
Sean Plunket’s behaviour towards Louise Carroll on air last Friday was not “mean.” It was absolutely offensive and unacceptable. I can now share the full transcript.
Invisible Illness Awareness Week
Last week, I was visible because I’m bisexual. This week, I’m invisible because I’m ill! Yay! It’s like a cloak… except… not. At all. Anyway.
Walking the medication tightrope
I’ve got this new reminder app that makes the sound of a pill bottle shaking. It keeps scaring the crap out of people. What scares me is how often it Continue Reading →