How apt that I’ve decided to resurrect this blog through dwarfism awareness month. Did you know there are over 200 forms of dwarfism in the world? That dwarfism can be categorised into two broad types – proportionate and disproportionate. Achondroplasia is the most common form of dwarfism. You’ll read many posts and promotions about what …
Author: Little Lady
Wow, has it really been over a year?
…since I’ve written a blog post here! 2015 has not been a dwarf year for me, or maybe it has and I’ve not had the energy to write about the experiences I’ve had. It’s been a strange year. Challenging on many levels, rewarding too. Realised my own strength, started to own my own story. As …
The Annoying Thing About Being A Dwarf #455
Ok, there are many things that are annoying about being a dwarf. The stares and comments and downright rudeness. That item you need in the shop is guaranteed to be on the top blooming shelf. For me though, one of more annoying things about my smallness, is the incompatibility of long sleeves (usually already rolled …
What Is Dwarfism To Me?
It’s dwarfism awareness month this October. I love the idea of helping your average person known a bit about what it is like living life from a physically different viewpoint. But, I wonder, what does dwarfism mean to us? The people with the conditions, the syndromes? How do we view our own lives? The day-to-day …
The Flip Side Of Other People – The Too Helpful
All it feels like some days is that I get stared at, seeing people nudged each other and point not so subtlety at me as I walk past, or overlooked in the queue for the person behind me – again. But then there is the flip side. The too helpful person? Come across one of …
Baby Born With Double Dwarfism In The UK
Baby, Nathan Phillips, was born with two types of dwarfism inherited from both parents. I remember reading about Nathan in the paper and thinking what’s this double dwarfism about and being pretty amazed by the story. I’ve never heard of this being possible! You might remember Nathan’s Mum, Laura from the Channel4 programme ‘Seven Dwarves’ …
Video: A Day In The Life Of Jon Novick
I *heart* this video. Very eloquent.
Socially Awkward Dwarf Moment #995
He! There are times when being little does give you a good giggle. Me, the hubby, the in-laws along with LO were dining out at the local cavery. Now for anyone who doesn’t know what a carvery is, it’s where one can get a full English Sunday roast literally every day of the week – …
Review: ITV Tonight Programme: Against The Odds
I always hold my breath when it comes to ITV’s handling of disability as programming usually sets my teeth on edge due to the narrative usually adopted. So, after watching my daily fix of Emmerdale, and I saw the programme’s title was ‘Against The Odds’. Wow, I thought, maybe this is an actual look at …
Dwarfism Awareness Month – Positive Posters
Hello there dear readers, how’s your Dwarfism Awareness month going so far? I found these posters created by Samantha of Samantha Designs to help celebrate the campaign! Aren’t they great!