I’ve written many times, about my aversions to Christmas. But this year I’m not dreading it as much. I’m going to make it better. There’s a big project in the schedule, for December, a revamp of Salesforce that I’m helping with at work, which should take my mind off it. That’s how I managed last… Continue reading A Better Christmas
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.
Ralph and Katie
I’ve been trying a new TV show, and am really enjoying it. Its called Ralph and Katie, about a newly married couple who have Down’s Syndrome, and the life they live with this condition. Its more of a rom com, so its not my usual. But I saw a trailer and liked the look of… Continue reading Ralph and Katie
The Ear Defenders
I struggle with sensory overload, with sudden loud noises. I always have. Perhaps it comes from being a quiet person. Perhaps it comes from anxiety. Perhaps its inherited. My mum has a similar issue, over balloons, Christmas crackers and fireworks. Fireworks is one of the top things on the list, that cause sensory overload, slightly… Continue reading The Ear Defenders
Out of my comfort zone
Last Monday, I did something I was really proud of. I went out of my comfort zone, to do some filming, for work. It was part of our campaign, to improve things for blind and partially sighted people. Mine was about e-scooters, and the danger they pose to us by not having any sound. I… Continue reading Out of my comfort zone
Hairdressers
I recently went to a new hairdresser, as I needed it. My hair was getting long, and I wanted it to look nice for some filming for work. I struggle with hairdressers. They cause sensory overload, and are a haven of small talk, which I don’t like and am not very good at. I’ve been… Continue reading Hairdressers
Its okay to be quiet
I have always been a quieter soul. And that’s okay. Its just one of the many things that make up me. I’ve been called too quiet my entire life. And I hate that phrase. Because it sounds like there’s something wrong with me. And I used to think the same. But its not, and I’m… Continue reading Its okay to be quiet
White Stick Day
I didn’t know this. But at the weekend, it was white stick day, celebrating canes. So I will celebrate mine here. I didn’t want a cane at first. I wasn’t sure. I was managing okay. Sure, I walked into things in the dark sometimes, but it was just part of the package. But in the… Continue reading White Stick Day
The Fire Alarm
I struggle with sensory overload a lot. I guess I’ve always been a quiet person. I know that’s okay. We don’t all have to be loud and chatty. But it means I find loud noises challenging, overwhelming, exhausting. It includes items like fireworks, sirens, airports, funfairs, and smaller items like the noises self-service checkouts make,… Continue reading The Fire Alarm
Its World Sight Day, and I’m okay
Today is World Sight Day, and I’m okay. Last year, I did a piece about me and my sight condition, and the things I struggle with. But not much has changed. The only things have been the night vision that has steadily got worse, and how people’s faces are becoming harder to make out. Other… Continue reading Its World Sight Day, and I’m okay
World Mental Health Day
Today is World Mental Health Day, and its a good day. I slept really well, with a new bedtime routine I’ve started which has been helping. I had a great weekend, practicing music for the new term of wind band, relaxing in nature for lunch with my boyfriend, and doing some writing too. I feel… Continue reading World Mental Health Day