Easter isn't far away and we want to make sure everyone can join in and have fun. Braeden has always loved an Easter Egg hunt and over the years we've found ways to adapt it to make it more accessible to his needs. This year we thought we'd share …
Parenting
Parents and carers need more help
There is a dark side to caring that’s often unseen and rarely spoken about. To be honest, society would probably prefer not to know what happens behind closed doors for carers and parents. As carers how often do we hear comments like, “I don’t know …
Our European adventure
We’ve just arrived home from a European adventure. It was different to our usual travels for several reasons. The catalyst for the trip was Amelia gaining a place to study at a University in Italy, and our desire to spend some time with her traveling …
My thoughts on our NDIS funding review outcome
I’ve just emerged from a bit of a funk. I didn’t realise why I had been feeling so blah for a couple of weeks until I started to feel a bit better. Once out of the funk I had more clarity to look back over the preceding weeks and realise that it was …
Behind the scenes at our International Day of People with Disability 2022 video shoot
When Braeden and I found out we were going to be ambassadors for International Day of People with Disability 2022 we weren't sure what that would involve. When we were told there was a photo and video shoot I wondered how Braeden would go. If you've …
Vulnerability, caring and accidents or illness – my latest experience
Nothing makes me feel more concerned or vulnerable than the thought of not being able to care for Braeden. I don’t think I’m alone in worrying about the future but it’s not only the future, is it? It’s when anyone caring for someone with a disability …
Carer guilt – is it just me or do you suffer from it too?
Am I the only one that does their best but still suffers from a massive amount of guilt? We hear a lot about mother guilt, but I think carer guilt is a thing too. In my head I know I’m a good mother, wife, and daughter but I’m constantly beating …
Respite – when things go wrong and three nights turn into 10 nights away
Braeden headed off to respite a couple of Friday nights ago for a weekend. It was the first time he would be staying three nights instead of his usual two nights. In the end Braeden stayed for ten nights in what was an accidental and forced ultimate …
The incredible admin involved in living with a disability or caring for someone
The admin of life is slowly drowning me. I know, that’s incredibly dramatic but I honestly don’t think people outside of the disability community would understand what I’m talking about. I’ll preface the rest of this blog with the fact I know I am …
What it’s really like travelling with Braeden and writing about accessibility
We’ve always believed in keeping it real on Have Wheelchair Will Travel. I have never wanted our HWWT community to think that life is picture perfect for us. I think it’s easy in a world of Insta-worthy photos and social media to only see the world …
