Author: DRC

For most people, the COVID-19 pandemic is “over”. But as one of the over 400 million people globally suffering from long COVID, I can tell you it’s definitely not over.

It can be really challenging when you experience medical gaslighting. Not feeling heard or being believed can be crushing. You might wonder: what can I do? The good news is that preparation can go a long way when it comes to getting the best out of your medical appointments.

Medical gaslighting is when a health professional dismisses, downplays, or questions your symptoms or concerns. It doesn’t always look dramatic. Sometimes it’s subtle.

It’s always a joyful moment when the disability community comes together to celebrate.

Lesley was a feminist disablity advocate and leader in the Disability and Workers Right’s movements since the 1970s. She trained and worked as a teacher, and worked in numerous community and arts organisations.

Aunty Gayle was a Ngarrindjeri woman born in Raukkan (Point McLeay Mission) on Lake Alexandrina in South Australia. She was a leading voice for Aboriginal people with disability and in 2014 was the founding Chairperson of the First Peoples Disability Network (FPDN).

This image is inspired by the Honeymoon protest (1988) of Martin Stewart and his then wife Helen. Martin is a disability activist and disabled workers rights advocate.

Pride can be such a powerful thing. But that doesn’t mean it isn’t challenging, writes Zoe Simmons.