Who am I?

butterflyhope  

If you read the “About me” section of this site, you know that I am passionate about creating a world where everyone can thrive and get the support that they need. I would like to elaborate a little bit on why that is important to me, and explain what I wish to offer with this website.

I need support across my physical health, mental health, communication, and sensory needs. I rarely fit neatly into any boxes. Due to the challenging interplay of needs people can find it challenging to understand. I have been dealing with a variety of services throughout my childhood, and I have continued to access them into my adulthood.

Illustrative image with a thought bubble having a disabled person in the centre.
The interplay of needs can be challenging. Illustration: Shutterstock

With how challenging my situation is I have had to do a lot of research into my conditions, their treatments, and my rights. I aim to stay well informed on what can be done to help support me, both to ensure I get the support I need, and to help ensure that the people who come after me might not have to face the same challenges that I have.

As my conditions are lifelong, I have experienced the system as a child, and have moved into adult services. This enables me to help people no matter their age, and I hope to provide insight into both systems for those who need it. I also have experience from different educational settings, giving me first hand experience as the recipient of the services.