It’s time for a change.

That means that it’s time for everyone to realise that long-term disabled people, whether it’s physical or mental disabled, aren’t people who are claiming because we are pulling a fast move, we are claiming because we have no choice.

I liked having various skills, which meant I could get various jobs and I did like having challenging jobs, which was reflected in my pay.

Now I have no choice but to get other people to cook, clean and collect my mail, as I cannot do this.

The skills I once had, are long gone. My speech therapy classes are over, so I visit various sites on social media, buy certain books and practice speaking wherever I can.

This is what comes with having Multiple Sclerosis, a disability that destroys the nerve cells in the brain and the rest of the body, which is why we end up in a wheelchair.

As have been shown on certain shows, too many of us are seen as easy targets and will end up victims of theft, even in our own homes.

I assure everyone, I’m not shopping in exclusive shops or living the high-life anymore. I accept this is the way it is for me.

So please, realise these issues, explain why we make our claims to the state.

 

Light and Peace

 

Andria.

Being disabled isn’t cheap!

 This was displayed, wonderfully, by the character, Nigel Bates, on the BBC soap opera EastEnders.

I have recently purchased an electronic wheelchair, to attend a funeral of a family friend, in London, England.

I had to purchase one, as the wheelchair I have, from the council, isn’t suitable to fit in the trunk of a car.

I had to pay the going rate for it and to travel to the funeral, by car, which is also more than half of what I get in benefits.

So please don’t think that we are in it for the money.

Mr Clyde Lionel Downes, you are now with your good friend, Mr Carl Dash, forever.

As the recent storyline with Nigel Bates’s character, played brilliantly by Paul Bradley, we need additional items, that are costly, when having a simple wash.

In my case, as most of you know, I have MS. I also need an internal and external bath mat, amongst other things.

My days of soaking in the bath, are over!

So when wondering why do we need a wet-room, please think of the drowning of this character, Nigel and realise why we need items, such as walking sticks, Zimmer frames, shower chairs and walkers.

This is why, when we get money, it soon says goodbye, as we visibly disabled people have no choice but to buy such items.

Buying these items isn’t cheap but necessary, particularly as we need them ASAP.

I assure you, I’m not moaning, just saying that’s the way it is for us.

To all disabled people: you are here because you have every right to be here.

Light and Peace.

Andria

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 HAPPY SPIRITUAL BIRTHDAY BOB MARLEY!

I have to do this, for a wonderful mixed-race man, who I'm proud to say, still matters now, more than ever.