If you were asked to choose someone to advocate on your behalf, for just about any cause or argument that … More
Tag: Trauma
Waltzing With a Caterpillar
It was not yet the middle of the week when I felt the first pangs of a meltdown or serious … More
What if…you don’t look disabled and feel ok…
Yesterday, I received an email, which ended as follows: Of course if you don’t look disabled and feel ok then … More
Tough Love
Imagine if all our angels were sweet and gentle, constantly showering us with words of comfort, love and wisdom. Imagine … More
A Day’s Worth of Detours
The sunrise this morning was spectacular. Almost biblical in its grandeur. Not an orb rising into a clear blue sky … More
War or Peace
It took me nearly forty-five minutes to walk to Penestanan, up the stairs to the path leading to the yoga … More
(All) About Yves
Little did I know, when my sleuthing began, that all iron bridges and railway routes would lead to a Frenchman … More
Sisterhood of the Checkered Pants (& Tops)
Children who are admitted to Emergency are accompanied by a relative who remains on the ward until the child’s release … More
Meltdown
Perhaps it was waiting to happen. Triggered by a relatively innocuous incident on C ward: A father, quite slight of … More
An Accidental Detour
Towards the end of the afternoon, I met up with Kate and her daughter Pearl at the Bambu Hotel – … More
