This is the most personal, difficult and vulnerable thing I’ve ever publicly shared. This is a huge step for me and I’m proud of myself for doing it. “‘Coming out’ as disabled – 5 mental health conditions I have” contains emotional scenes, which some may find distressing. Viewer discretion is advised. […]
Tag: Diversity and Inclusion
Pursuing an ADHD Diagnosis after 15+ Years
Content warning: Potentially distressing themes of mental health issues, detailed descriptions of potential ADHD symptoms, references to childhood abuse. Arguably excessive swearing. I am not okay. I feel like I haven’t been okay for the vast majority of my life, with only fleeting moments of feeling in a good place, and long […]
Persons of Interest: A Tool for Minority, Underrepresented and Marginalised People
Note: I was really pissed off when I wrote this, and it reads that way at times. I decided not to “tone it down”, because I don’t need to. It’s not the responsibility of oppressed people to make witnessing the results of their being oppressed more palatable to other people. If this is uncomfortable […]
4 Years in Testing: Then and Now
It’s strange to think that I’ve been professionally testing for four years already. Time seems to fly by so quickly, and it’s time again to reflect on what’s happened in the last year. Balance and Priorities As ever, I’m still working on how to strike the right balance between all the […]
(Not) That Kind of Immigrant | Identity Stories #2
Identity Stories is a collaborative blog series launched in April, 2019. The mission is to share diverse, personal stories about identity to lessen the danger of a single story. Learn more about Identity Stories and submit your own story. The views and opinions expressed in Identity Stories do not necessarily reflect the views […]