Author Archives: bluntshovels

About bluntshovels

Freelance writer, with an unhealthy interest in Senate committees.

Reporting disability on IDPwD

Posted on December 1, 2015

It’s International Day of People with Disability on Thursday, so expect a flood of stories about inspirational people doing amazing things and getting awards. There’s nothing wrong with being recognised for achievements, or publishing a positive story – the problem … Continue reading →

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Scar tissue

Posted on November 24, 2015

[Content note: descriptions of violence, stalking, abuse.] Psoriasis is a curious disease. One of its many glorious features is the ability to reproduce old wounds, over and over again. There’s a psoriatic patch on the inside of my right forearm … Continue reading →

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