It’s now been ten months since they took my left foot. Soon it will be the 1 year anniversary and I’m not sure how I feel about that! Here’s a wee snippet of just a few of the key things I have achieved since My amputation.
Continue reading “Left leg below the knee amputation: my last 10 months”Month: August 2021
PTSD: the unspoken
I feel like this is still very much a taboo subject. Something no one dare talk about, yet it’s a real everyday problem that’s not just confined to the battlefield.
Continue reading “PTSD: the unspoken”Voices not heard – [poem]
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Its been a while since I wrote a poem. I tend to find that it’s easier to portray tough messages in poetry. As I always say, less is more.
Continue reading “Voices not heard – [poem]”#198 more problems with the leg: no one is listening as usual
Yep.. it seems to be a theme. I’d just like someone to take a look and tell me whether I should be worried or not. Anyhow, on an aside, a walking triumph or two this week despite all the dramas.
Head scarf half wrap worn in this video – dewdrop spark scarf in navy: https://wrapunzel.com
Continue reading “#198 more problems with the leg: no one is listening as usual”#197 More of the limb centre & yet more medical complications
This week I collected a new foot, new limb cover and we started on a new bike leg. I also picked up a few new (amputation related) medical issues along the way. 😣😒
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