University And Chronic Illness: A Survival Guide
University and Chronic Illness: A Survival Guide is for every chronically illperson considering or preparing for university. A chatty and informative resource, the book goes far beyond your typical standardised advice on academics, and encompasses all aspects of student life: socialising, independent living, managing your money, and what to do when things go wrong.
Find out more about the book and my own story in this piece, and purchase a copy of your own here! #ChronicStudying
![[AD] I thought this deserved a post of its own because off-road wheelchairing at @hoegrangeholidays has to have been the highlight of my year 🙊💃🏼
The farm is located in such a beautiful part of the world and on-site there are two models of the Boma 7 off-road wheelchair (one controlled by handlebars and another by joystick) available for hire… and having never tried one before, I can tell you with full confidence that they are worth every penny.
On both of our full days we made our way up to the High Peak Trail that’s just behind the log cabins where we were staying, and for the first time in seven years, I was able to go on a walk for leisure. And my goodness, it was absolutely epic.
In both the blog post and the vlog that’s just gone up, it’s difficult to fully capture just how much pure joy it brought me. The style of the chair (a high back with legs elevated out in front of you) and the ease of driving it (even for me and my concerning lack of spatial awareness) meant that I was out and about for a couple of hours at a time, and I loved every second.
The suspension allows you to travel over all kinds of surfaces without your body having to absorb the impact, meaning I could just ‘walk’ alongside my best friend and fully immerse myself in the surroundings. And perhaps that might sound like just a small thing to some people, but it’s something we never imagined we’d be able to do. Goodness. Even typing this now is making me smile.
Do watch the vlog or read the review on my blog (link in bio!) if you’d like to see more, and there’s plenty of info on @hoegrangeholidays’ website too. Happy happy times! Have you ever tried an off-road wheelchair? 🥰💃🏼
[I’m also planning a *whole* other post about the wheelchair cosy I have on here because it’s an absolute gamechanger and I need ample space to gush about it!]
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