Disney Made Me Question My Disability
This piece was originally written for Scope’s online community, but I never got around to sharing it on my blog. It was this time last year that we were in Disneyland Paris living our very best lives, so here’s something of a throwback… Something I often consider is at what point an invisible illness becomes […]
Powerchairs Aren’t Just For Elderly People
If you’re new to my blog, hello and a warm welcome! I’m Pippa, I’m from Yorkshire, and I have a rather inconvenient chronic illness. You can find out more about me here, and read my chronic illness story here. I first became an ambulatory wheelchair user in 2015, when my mobility began decreasing due to […]
A Weekend With The Olivier Awards 2018
In April 2018, I had the unreal experiences of being an Olivier Awards #BeInspired Award winner. My best friend and I attended the ceremony, walked the red carpet and collected my award, then partied with the stars and were treated like princesses for the night with a stay at a five-star hotel. It really was […]
Reactions To Lady Gaga’s Cancelled Tour Shows How Little We Understand Invisible Illness
This post was originally commissioned by MTV UK. Read the original post (featuring the tweets mentioned in this piece) on MTV’s Life page. Lady Gaga is without a doubt one of the most iconic pop legends of our time. Having dominated the music scene and headlined Coachella, given one of the most talked-about Superbowl halftime […]