The Block of the Writer? 2025 Will Be Different

by Geordie TravellerUncategorizedPosted on No Comments

I am writing myself into obscurity. Each sentence feels more meaningless than the last. No direction, no forethought. Questioning every prose and wondering if people would scoff at the pointlessness of my work. It’s an expression of self-doubt that has caused a longwinded hiatus for Geordie Travels. I search for purpose in my writing. For a worthwhile hook, a great introduction, a compelling story for the middle, and that perfect ending that’ll tie things up …

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Disability Hate Speech: Online Trolls & A Need For Education On Disability

by Geordie TravellerUncategorizedPosted on Comments are Disabled

I have repeated on a number of occasions that, for me, the disabled community is one of the last minorities to truly have its moment in the public consensus spotlight. I often sit at home and read article after article, detailing the fantastic strides being taken to try and eradicate sexism, racism, homophobia, transphobia, and more. Activism which includes amazing protest movements, and legions of supporters online, urging others to take action. Legions who argue …

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Undressing Discrimination

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Discrimination on the basis of disability is everywhere, but most of the time, it takes a person living with a disability to actually point out the inequality for the general public to even realise… Source: Undressing Discrimination

Undressing Discrimination

by Geordie TravellerUncategorizedPosted on Comments are Disabled

Fascinatingly put – as ever. “Undressing Discrimination” gives a detailed and honest account of what it’s like to be a disabled person, shopping for clothes. Trust us… it’s not easy!

A Depressing Road to Happiness

by Geordie TravellerGuest Bloggers, UncategorizedPosted on Comments are Disabled

Today’s GUEST BLOGGER entry comes from a lady who’s fairly new to the world of blogging and who goes by the name of Charlotte Callard. For many years Charlotte has been fighting a very private battle with depression. Recently Charlotte has decided to take the plunge and has bravely written her first article on what it’s like to live with depression and has also given a candid and frank account of her own personal story. …

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