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I'm a feminist who writes about living with chronic illness. February 14, 2014. As I mentioned, I’ve just found out that my benefit, and my Disability Allowance which is a separate assessment, have to be reassessed. WINZ appear to be making every effort to remove my Allowance, which is the thing that helps towards my medical costs and items such an nutritional supplements relating to my illness. WINZ had no answer for this question. 5 Until I get all these things, I will live in anxiety that they are goi...
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“Reaching in” | Writehandedgirl
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I'm a feminist who writes about living with chronic illness. 8220;Reaching in”. February 25, 2014. I walk with a cane. Not all the time, but most of the time, because I’m weak from being ill for so long and it makes life much easier if I have something to lean on. Since I started using my cane, I noticed how much the attitude of strangers changed. At first, I was embarrassed. What were people thinking of me? It’s just that only one of them is always visible. My mental health challenges, make me a vulnera...
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Find me at www.writehanded.org | Writehandedgirl
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I'm a feminist who writes about living with chronic illness. Find me at www.writehanded.org. March 18, 2014. I’m now at www.writehanded.org. Sarah is a writer who is passionate about social justice, feminism, politics, and cats. She is a columnist and poet and currently lives in Nelson. You can follow Sarah on Twitter (@writehandedgirl) or read more of her writing at writehanded.org. View all posts by writehandedgirl ». Let’s talk about WINZ. Hyperbole and a Half. Well behaved women rarely make history.
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More milestones | Writehandedgirl
https://writehanded.wordpress.com/2014/03/11/more-milestones
I'm a feminist who writes about living with chronic illness. March 11, 2014. Last night, while I was brushing my hair and watching strands of it drift to the floor – sorry, gross image, but yes, it falls out – I suddenly realised I had missed the one year anniversary of my almost dying. Haha, year-ago-Sarah. Good one. I even use a knife and fork these days. Sarah is a writer who is passionate about social justice, feminism, politics, and cats. She is a columnist and poet and currently lives in Nelson...
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This is not my story | Writehandedgirl
https://writehanded.wordpress.com/2014/03/14/this-is-not-my-story
I'm a feminist who writes about living with chronic illness. This is not my story. March 14, 2014. First of all, thank you. Thank you for the support, the offers of assistance, and the huge amount of information I’ve been given around complaints, reviews, and advocacy procedures. It’s incredible. I certainly never expected such a response. And you know why I got this response? Because this is not my story. This is not about my terror, my humiliation, and my $40 a week. Why is this allowed to continue?
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What is the cost? | Writehandedgirl
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I'm a feminist who writes about living with chronic illness. What is the cost? December 17, 2013. I’ve been saying that I wanted to write about the cost of the lack of understanding of mental health in New Zealand. Then Bob Jones demonstrated it for me. The particular comment I refer to has been removed from today’s column – (. 8211; but not before I, unfortunately, had the chance to read and screenshot it. This is the cost of the lack of understanding of mental health in New Zealand. Perhaps compassion,...
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How To Not Be Creepy on Twitter | Writehandedgirl
https://writehanded.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/how-not-to-be-creepy-on-twitter
I'm a feminist who writes about living with chronic illness. How To Not Be Creepy on Twitter. March 5, 2014. This is my Guide for How To Not Be Creepy on Twitter. It is a response to my own experiences, and includes notes contributed by others. The Guide is mainly aimed at men, but can apply broadly. Invite or absolve the response I got. Image from InterruptMag’s version of this post. Here’s a relevant precis – ‘ Schrodinger’s Rapist. Now, you want to become acquainted with a woman you see in public....
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Quick WINZ update | Writehandedgirl
https://writehanded.wordpress.com/2014/03/07/quick-winz-update
I'm a feminist who writes about living with chronic illness. March 7, 2014. As you may remember from this post. Three weeks ago, WINZ is currently “reviewing” my disability allowance. The disability allowance is the portion of my benefit that helps towards costs directly relate to my illness – doctor’s visits, medication etc. Since then, I have sent several emails and left several voice messages, none of which have been returned. My online account shows “no applications pending.” I ha...I find it increas...
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What helps? | Writehandedgirl
https://writehanded.wordpress.com/2014/03/04/what-helps
I'm a feminist who writes about living with chronic illness. March 4, 2014. Recently I wrote some stuff about my progress. It’s really hard to see from the inside, but on days when I feel frustrated and sad and sore and tired, it’s good to remind myself how far I’ve come. Some people have asked me how I’m doing it. How I’m managing to make small steps forward, both in my physical and mental health. I’m going to share some of the helpful things,. I can be who I am without being unwell. Listen to your body.
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Climbing mountains | Writehandedgirl
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I'm a feminist who writes about living with chronic illness. February 25, 2014. I spent the last week in Wellington. It was incredible – not just the city and the food (haha) and the amazing, wonderful people I met – but the fact that I could do it at all. I’m actually making progress -a thought that is both thrilling and terrifying. I don’t really know what’s next for me. For a long time I was so focused on trying to “get back” – trying to regain what I’d lost....Sarah is a writer who is passionate a...
