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Scarlett Murray
An exploration into my experiences of having a physical disability.
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Hemiplegia: Being "Half Disabled"
Hemiplegia: paralysis of one side of the body. “Hemi” – Greek for half. My hemiplegia is a form of cerebral palsy. I have left-sided...
Scarlett Murray
Sep 2, 20225 min read
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I Do Not “Suffer” From Cerebral Palsy
After a medical professional said that Scarlett "suffered" with hemiplegia, she felt riled, and decided to write about it.
Scarlett Murray
Apr 14, 20223 min read
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Mummy's Arms
When Scarlett's daughter was born, she did not see her as disabled, she just saw her as Mummy. This changed how Scarlett viewed herself.
Scarlett Murray
Mar 27, 20223 min read
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My Left Hand Woman
As a child, I longed for a disabled friend. I could not articulate why but I knew that I wanted one. I saw only glimpses of kids who were...
Scarlett Murray
Mar 8, 20226 min read
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My Parents and My Disability: Not Too Many Complaints
‘Why? Why? But why? No really, why?’ I have a distinct memory of a conversation I struck up with my mother. I knew that I was disabled. I...
Scarlett Murray
Feb 24, 20225 min read
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People Will Fancy You: A Meditation on Desirability and Disability
‘You are beautiful.’ Upon hearing this, especially if it is said by a man I am attracted to, my immediate reaction is resistance. A small...
Scarlett Murray
Dec 3, 20214 min read
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Breastfeeding with Hemiplegia
Tentatively, the student midwife tries to reposition my left hand so that it is holding the baby. My left hand fails to flatten against...
Scarlett Murray
Oct 21, 20214 min read
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#WorldCPDay
On my first #WorldCPDay, I ask that you challenge your own reactions to stories about disabled people.
Scarlett Murray
Oct 6, 20215 min read
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Cerebral Palsy
‘What’s wrong with you? You’re walking funny!’ A man, obviously very drunk, shouts at me. I am walking down the street to pick up some...
Scarlett Murray
Sep 23, 20215 min read
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