…no not because I’ve had a baby, but because I might lose my DLA, thus my Motability car and access to getting to work. The criteria is apparently getting more stringent so the government can cut this particular benefit bill. It scares me. Not only will it mean I won’t be able to get to …
Author: Little Lady
Congratulations Kiruna
…who got married last year to her hubby, Gareth Berliner! Bit late, but all the best guys! See Kiruna’s official website »
War on Welfare and other petitions
I haven’t had my head completely in the sand this last few months and I’ve been increasingly despairing at the looming changes to Disability Living Allowance into Personal Independence Payments. Thankfully the disgraceful treatment of disabled people at the hand of ATOS and their Work Capability Assessments are finally beginning to make into mainstream media …
I Had A Baby
The main reason that I haven’t blogged in such a long time is due to the fact I had a baby, oh and me and the beau decided to move house too. Let’s just say we packed a lot in and it’s only the month that I’ve finally begun to feel like we are coming …
Happy New Year!
….er hello, do you remember me? I used blog around here! I can’t believe it was May 2012 that I last published a post. It’s been one hell of 9 months! Let me fill you in on it over the next few weeks. So how are you?
Small Teen Turns Eighteen – Review
[ Before people start commenting – please be aware that I am neither Jasmine or Bev Burkitt. Their official website can be found over here ] I’ve taken straight to the computer after watching the next instalment of Jasmine Burkitt in Small Teen Turns Eighteen on BBC Three. The difficulties in getting clothes and shoes …
BBC Three – Small Teen Turns Eighteen
Ooooh exciting news ladies and gentlemen, book some time in front of your TV this coming Monday 7th May as Jasmine and her Mum, Bev, return to our screens with ‘Small Teen Turns Eighteen’ on BBC Three at 9.00pm. The documentary follows Jazz planning that all important 18th birthday party and keeping us up-to-date with …
Now You’re Pregnant You Won’t Need To Get Your Trousers Shortened – Right?
‘…er no’ was my reply to a colleague. I have a metaphorical head smacks the desk moment. Moving the conversation on (with raised eyebrows)….
Florida Dwarf Tossing Legislation – Update
Looks like common-sense has prevailed and the legislation has been revoked. Yippie-do! One for the greater good. Here’s the Little People of America’s statement on the matter (on Facebook). Such legislation protects and goes to offer dwarves, like myself, protection from the idiots who use our disability for their own humorous ends. Good work LPA! …
Goodness – How Did This Conversation Make It Onto TV?
I’ve been so mad about the chat between Rosie O’Donnell and Chelsea Handler (who?) that I’ve had to take a while to think of a response… it’s still making my blood boil. Well, how to go about reinforcing stereotypes and prejudices surrounding people with dwarfism in one conversation hey?! … actually watch this and find …