Scarlett MurraySep 2, 20225 minHemiplegia: 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 MurrayApr 14, 20223 minI Do Not “Suffer” From Cerebral PalsyAfter a medical professional said that Scarlett "suffered" with hemiplegia, she felt riled, and decided to write about it.
Scarlett MurrayMar 27, 20223 minMummy's ArmsWhen 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 MurrayMar 8, 20226 minMy Left Hand WomanAs 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 MurrayJan 27, 20225 minDating and the Hide-the-Disability ModeI remembered his dark hair falling in front of his face when he wrote: turned totally inwards, a left-handed elegant scrawl. He was...
Scarlett MurrayDec 3, 20214 minPeople 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...