A small but significant step

Date 4 June 2021
Author Ilana Estelle
It is now 15 months since we went into our first lockdown in March in the UK, having initially heard about the pandemic in January 2020, and I am finally adapting to living around the Covid-19 pandemic. A significant step Having ...
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Being scrutinised

Date 2 June 2021
Author Ilana Estelle
Growing up, I was dealing with a disability I didn’t know about. Being born with a disability and struggling with even the basics, meant it became clear I didn’t fit into other people’s idea of perfect. Although my disability was never spoken about, there was scrutiny around the things I…
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Reflecting on Covid-19

Date 29 May 2021
Author Ilana Estelle
Without knowing about my disability, I spent a life in reflection. It’s how I made sense of my world growing up, of what I had to deal with. It’s how I coped. Using reflection Using reflection is how I cope. We first heard about Covid-19 ...
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The Asian Flu Pandemic

Date 25 May 2021
Author Ilana Estelle
Whilst the UK Government's scientists were initially telling us those with a pre-existing condition were more likely to die from the virus, statistics are showing us a different outcome a year into Covid-19. Anyone can die ...
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Normalising Disability

Date 21 May 2021
Author Ilana Estelle
I have cerebral palsy and I am not in a wheelchair. It's common for people to associate cerebral palsy with a wheelchair. As a child, although I didn't know I had cerebral palsy or had never heard of it, when I did get to find out about ...
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My Autistic Brain

Date 13 May 2021
Author Ilana Estelle
Autism is used to describe neurological differences in brain development, and sensory differences in how our brain perceives and processes information. My autistic brain changes the way I am able to interact with others and ...
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Out of lockdown thoughts

Date 9 May 2021
Author Ilana Estelle
Although coming out of lockdown has been a welcome distraction from Covid-19 for many, being high risk means I am still home. The jury is still out, because scientists know that whilst we were in lockdown, the virus rates ...
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My Mental and Emotional Healing

Date 6 May 2021
Author Ilana Estelle
“Physiologically is defined as relating to the normal functions of a living thing.” – as an adverb ‘doing well physiologically’ means functioning in a healthy way. (Source: https://www.Merrium-webster.com) Growing up and not ...
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Knowing brings understanding

Date 1 May 2021
Author Ilana Estelle
We all have a right to know about our life and talk about how we feel. The truth is that without knowing, exploring or understanding our experiences, we may never feel whole or comfortable with ourselves, or our ...
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The old life I had is gone

Date 25 April 2021
Author Ilana Estelle
Even though we are now officially out of lockdown, I am still staying home. When I go out for a walk, I shall continue to wear a mask. The old life I had is gone. Whilst people are now going about their lives, I hope they will ...
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Time and Healing

Date 24 April 2021
Author Ilana Estelle
Many things spring to mind when I write about my physical, mental and emotional disability. I am irritated by how I got here. That part hasn't got any easier. They say time is a great healer and in many respects it's true, time heals ...
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The odd one out

Date 21 April 2021
Author Ilana Estelle
“The odd one out is a person or thing is different from or kept apart from others that form a group or set.” – Cambridge Dictionary Autism and difference It is because I have autism that I am considered different and stigmatised ...
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