Writer/bookworm/beauty/fashion blogger. I bring awareness of life with several disabilities and just rolling along and dealing with whatever comes my way.
Each diagnosis of cerebral palsy is different - we have varying levels of mobility and cognitive function.‘But you’re wheelchair bound…?’ Ugh bitch yes technically but I resent that term, if anything my wheelchair gives me more freedom. I don’t mind the term, it’s just when people think of me as trapped and helpless that I … Continue reading Me and My Disability: debunking three common myths about my cerebral palsy
To ensure any urine leaking from your nightbag and spilling on to the floor, put your stand or catheter bag in a basket to contain the leak. If you have a blockage in your leg bag (NOT your catheter pipe itself) you could try squirting a syringe of sparkling water or sprite in the bag’s … Continue reading Me and My Disability: Catheter Care Tips
If you’ve run out of shampoo and dry shampoo at home or at an event then you can use baby talcum powder.If you don’t have time to straighten your hair after a blowdry you can use dryer sheets to smooth out any hair frizz. You can easily turn an eyeshadow into a lipstick, you can … Continue reading The DIY Corner: Make Do and Mend Monday
This is a quick and easy desert that I created after I moved out and started my weight loss journey. I could make this in my wheelchair myself with no assistance in five minutes. I would save this as my Friday treat. Ingredients : Two Asda Fibre Brownies (80g)10 largr Dairy Milk chocolate buttons (25g)Two … Continue reading The Foodie Corner: Fibre Berry and Brownie blast Sundae (With Dairy and chocolate alternatives.)
Hi guys, It’s me Chickonwheelz and I’m back and I’m going to start taking this blog seriously! I hope you haven’t all deserted me and are still on this crazy rollercoaster that’s my life. So buckle yourself in for one hell of an update and an introduction for any first time readers! I’m Rachel AKA … Continue reading Me and my disability: Back and blogging
Hi Gang! I apologise for my absence but I’ve been just trying to get my barings with all the upheaval in a short space of time. I have moved from my temporary property in Porthcawl back to Kenfig Hill, temporarily living in a respite Center for people with learning difficulties. My previous property was great … Continue reading Me and My Disability: July 2021 update
Hi gang! Yes, your eyes do not deceive you, it’s me chickonwheelz, and I’m here to give you an update on what’s been going on. But first, i’d like to thank all my readers who still been reading my blog and commenting even though I haven’t new posted anything. You will support and love is … Continue reading Me and my disability: May 2021 update.
So what by Pink U and ur hand by Pink Raise your glass by Pink It's my party by Jessie J Do it like a dude Jessie J Money by Cardi B Bodak Yellow by Cardi B Like it like that By Cardi B Independent Woman by Destiny's Child No Scrubs by TLC I love … Continue reading Entertaiment: Getting you in a party mood
Hi guys, I am so sorry that I haven’t been writing much, there’s just so much going on that I forget to update you both. I cannot believe I’ve been living alone for six weeks! So if you follow my Facebook page, you’ll know I’ve been having frequent spinal and hip flare ups which I’ve … Continue reading Me and my Disability: Six weeks living independently
Working out your monthly expenses is a great way to save money by giving yourself a realistic budget.The loo roll doesn’t magically get replaced by the toilet fairyCheck everyday what needs to be eaten in your fridge, otherwise it will go off. Don’t think that because it’s Sunny you should sit on the deck... wind … Continue reading Me and my Disability: Things I’ve learned since living independently for nearly two weeks
