I struggle with something called sensory overload. It means that I find loud sudden noises or places with lot of noise very challenging, and causes extreme anxiety and or panic attacks yesterday. I was looking for some more tips to help me with a large event, but found little online. So in this page, I… Continue reading Tips for Sensory Overload
Author: Sarah
A visually impaired science fiction and fantasy writer who loves music, mythology, and plays the clarinet. Had one short story and eleven flashes published both in print and online. A work in progress, improving my mental health one story at a time.
Solstice Celebrations
Today is the summer solstice, and I shall celebrate. The past few years I’ve left Christianity behind. Perhaps one day I will go back. But the old ancient ways call to my soul, and make me feel whole. And for now, that is what makes me happy. For now, they are what I need to… Continue reading Solstice Celebrations
The Jazz Course
I’ve been playing the clarinet for a long time. And during that time, I’ve played a lot of music. I have a few favourite genres I like playing. Movie soundtracks, or pop songs are always fun. Or a good musical, when those appear at wind band. Classical is a mixed bag – some I love,… Continue reading The Jazz Course
Volunteering Week
This week is volunteering week, and I’m celebrating. Its how I got my foot in the door, how I managed to find a permanent role in the end, and I enjoyed it. I looked for work for a long time. The combination of the pandemic and a visual impairment and not being entirely sure what… Continue reading Volunteering Week
A New Way to Read Poetry
I do love a good poem. And I often write them. But I also like reading them. But many poems are published in print, with small fonts I struggle over. Some are made into Kindle versions, but not many. But I still like to read poetry. Occasionally, I have found Audible versions of poems, perhaps… Continue reading A New Way to Read Poetry
Bigger Bra Stores
I’ve always had a large bust. Even when i was younger. So I’ve always worn large bras. When I was younger, there used to be one shop in Cambridge that did them, Bravissima. We had to go especially, and the bras were usually made for women three or four times my age. Usually frumpy fits… Continue reading Bigger Bra Stores
Accessible Physio
With healthcare, you’re never sure if their services will be accessible. They’re supposed to be. But sometimes, they’re not. And some places, like Moorfields, are getting better. I’ve been having issues with my left knee for a few years. It clicks, and crunches, and makes odd noises. It can be stiff, and painful, and even… Continue reading Accessible Physio
Excited by a New Novella
I’m always writing. I just love it. And I always will. It makes me happy, and improves my mental health, and keeps me going. I write many different things from flash fiction to poetry, from novellas to tiny drabbles. I always have several projects on the go. I’ve just finished a novella in flash about… Continue reading Excited by a New Novella
Faith
This time of year, I’m thinking about religion, and faith. I’ve struggled with it for years. But I think I’ve finally found an answer. When I started losing my sight, I lost my faith. I used to be Christian, and sung in a church choir for years. When my sight started fading, I looked to… Continue reading Faith
Smaller and Smaller
Flash fiction is an art in miniature. They are short stories, of between six and a thousand words, that contain a plot, a setting, two/three characters and maybe some action/drama. They can be on any theme, and come in all shapes and sizes, and I love writing them. Its a genre which is always growing,… Continue reading Smaller and Smaller