Pitfalls And Costs Of Immobility

Two years…it's taken two years to get a front puncture on my scooter. I've been waiting for it so I have an opportunity to replace the tyre itself as well as the inner tube. These electric scooter inner tubes all have valves which are angled so that they're accessible from the side, since the wheels … Continue reading Pitfalls And Costs Of Immobility →

Some Encouragement

I managed to get on top of the OCD on Monday, and rather than feeling overwhelmed by thoughts of the trip was able to turn it around and get fully on top of planning for it, and be able to look forward to it. My friend was going to take care of finding somewhere to … Continue reading Some Encouragement →

Thoughts On The Trip

That trip idea has caused me a real dilemma, like everything does when you're struggling with OCD, never mind mobility issues. I was feeling better knowing that I'd just cancel and not feel bad about it, if I needed to. I was occupied with the task of finding a psychologist. Now I've also learned that … Continue reading Thoughts On The Trip →

Selling The Car

I have to sell my car in the end— it turns out that the parking at this residential block is owned by particular flats. There is in fact a map on the front door showing where each flat's parking space is, and the unmarked (and unsignposted) gravelly area at the front of the building used … Continue reading Selling The Car →

The PIP Tribunal Is Coming…

I finally have a date for the tribunal to appeal the decision on my application for Personal Independence Payment 👀 (1st February). The stakes are high. Success would mean: I would be eligible for a higher rate of housing allowance from the council which would mean that Launchpad could house me in my own place.I … Continue reading The PIP Tribunal Is Coming… →

A New Scooter

Just before christmas my Grandad sent me money which was extremely appreciated. I'd already started saving for a particular new scooter that is much more practical for me, then after my existing scooter almost killed me the other day I decided to go for it and buy the new one. This evening I accidentally rode … Continue reading A New Scooter →

Fighting For My Mobility

Free!It feels like I've finished my homework,And I'm nothing if not persistent; These last 10 days,I finally freed myself from the guilt,Indecision and lack of momentum,Towards things like cleaning my car or fixing my scooter, The job had become intimidating,Besides the anxiety factors,But what really freed me up,Was taking pleasure in taking a bite out … Continue reading Fighting For My Mobility →