Managed to stick a fork in the area below my thumb. Really hurt but took a while before it started to bleed.

Here it is!

My brother was in a rush yesterday, got me back in the his car for the journey back to my home. I handed him a bag of presents that he was going to put in the back bit actually left on top of his car. We drove off and realised the bag was missing at my flat.

Happy Christmas- especially if you alone today!

1 in 9 - at least I’m not ‘alone’ (excuse the pun).

Here’s the print version of my recent article about how Samaritans respond to ‘frequent callers’

Neighbour asks if he can walk across my decking - says he won’t damage plants then tells me he has a new home - a mortgage - his first home - with tears in his eyes. He must be in his late 30’s . He’s moving out now after renting for years and years.

Two minute sketches to stick into my journal.

Wheelchair services finally came. Took my wheelchair off to their van and fixed it!Christmas is back on!

Can I take your photo? Leonora rolls over to pose!

So far I got the response and the delivery but still no wheelchair services. Number 10 in phone ‘desperate’ queue

Three things on my list today 1) Wheelchair fixed 2) A response 3)!A delivery Hoping all happens - especially number 1. So, hanging around - waiting and sending prayers to the ‘to do list god’

I see you!

Wheelchair services are based just around the corner but their services have been outsourced to a company in Manchester. So, a minor job now falls to them. Really hoping the Manchester lot make it tomorrow due between 12-5pm

Leonora finally found the warmest spot in the flat. #blanketsandBasket

Leonora

Are you trying to take a photo?

It sees like nowhere in Southport has my pads. My Amazon subscribe and Save order is coming on Monday so I’m going to have to last until then. #Neuropathicbladder

Has anyone had a poor response from #TheSamaritans - this is for an article, can be anon.

Only 2.7 million?

Lovely friend sent me some gorgeous flowers!

New art from the talented Rob Steenbergen

Study getting the Christmas treatment - Leo not impressed.

Waiting for a painting. If it doesn’t arrive soon at my mums - she won’t bring it across to me. I am terrible at waiting…consumes me!

Excellent article in Prospect magazine about how to get through to the Maga (and Reform) voters.

Is #Anxiety a short term issue for those with Spinal Cord Injuries in Forward mag from @spinalinjuries.bsky.social

Channel 4 just gave Fraser Nelson a show about disability and benefits. For shame. Fraser Nelson - a non-disabled, white, straight male involved in Iain Duncan Smith's think tank - should be nowhere near anything benefits-related. Yet Channel 4 gave him a show. www.thecanary.co/uk/news/2024...

My third ‘Spencer-Bear’year here.

Pressure sore is bad again. Can’t believe I’m going to have another Christmas with this sore.

Neurogenic bowel…grrr.

Due to being in a wheelchair- lots of clothes are too long. I wanted a warm hoodie for when it’s really cold for when I’m nipping out and found this in M&S. length is perfect for wheelie use!

Back pain this morning is 10/10 but got work to do. So need to power on…

Gatz has gone - Trump ‘AG’ who is suspected of underage sex & sex trafficking.

US and Israel reject ICC warrant for Netanyahu’s arrest – Middle East live

About time - arrest warrants.

I’m so pleased with the growth of the mental health community here, patients, families, and mental health professionals all reassembling here, without the constant risk of harassment that we experienced in the other place.

Waiting for the District Nurse

Do you feel your #pain isn’t taken seriously? Doctors want to take you off #meds even though you need them? That your #pain is treated as a mental health issue - even though you have a painful condition? #Message me. This is for an article #UK only

Despite me giving clear directions, the person from the surgery got lost. I phoned her back to see where she was - and it’s going to be rescheduled for another day.

Andrew Tate got banned from Bluesky in less than one day. Another reason things are so much better here than Twitter.

Got a call from the surgery home visit person to do my COVID and Flu jab an hour ago, saying they would be here in ten minutes. So,50 minutes late already…Wonder where they are?

Leo selfie

We can’t all be ‘Superman’ Spinal Cord Injuries. authory.com/RuthHunt/ac7...

Oofff Clarkson just got clapped hard by Victoria Derbyshire

I’ve been reading this by Linda Gask. It’s a beautiful illustration of the oppression women experience in society which leads to some awful experiences in mental health care… @suzypuss.bsky.social

And I get a few words in there too. Definitely worth a read www.amazon.co.uk/Out-Her-Mind...

I was so proud one of my reviews appeared on this superb book - Out of Her Mind by @suzypuss.bsky.social