PGP / SPD My story:

I had an early start today with a driving lesson, followed by a quick visit to my parents for coffee. It’s set to be a busy day, as I plan to attend the Great Aycliffe Town Council meeting this evening. Having taken back Aycliffe Uncensored, I’m committed to keeping up to date with developments in our community and continuing the work behind the scenes. This week is especially full, as I’ve taken on supporting a few more people through my advocacy work, alongside continuing my Level 2 studies.  As an advocate, my role is to stand with people, amplify their voices, and help them navigate the systems and challenges they face. It’s a privilege to do this work, and I’m proud to contribute to bettering people’s lives. If more of us chose to pass on kindness and support, so many more people would feel seen, valued, and empowered. Together, we are stronger. ❤️ Sarah 🌹 xo Alt text: Selfie of Sarah with red hair tied back, glasses, and a lip piercing, wearing a black fishnet top over a red...

Putting Yourself Out There Isn’t Easy Anymore: These days, putting yourself out there—whether as an advocate, an influencer, or simply someone trying to bring people together—is far from easy. Access to people seems like an open target, and the moment you step forward with good intentions, you expose yourself to criticism, ridicule, or worse. I’ve seen too many advocates and influencers lost to suicide, depression, and bullying. My condolences go out to their families and friends, because I know firsthand how isolating and painful that journey can be. As an autistic individual living with several disabilities, I understand how simply being different—and daring to want to help others—can make you a target. Thankfully, as a survivor of abuse, I’ve developed the stomach to withstand a lot. But that doesn’t mean I’m immune. The last few experiences of mistreatment I’ve endured have still taken a toll. And the harder I try to help my community, the more I see clique-led hate campaigns worki...

  https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18jhfpj2f2/ If I had known that simply asking for accountability and an apology would lead to being ostracised in my hometown — to sabotage, abuse, organisations lying to the police, a false Community Protection Notice, and the loss of my voice as a disabled advocate — I might never have spoken up. But I did, because I believed in truth and justice. Now, Ayclive have joined in by blocking me from their page, after mistreating me and failing to make reasonable adjustments for my disabilities. It really makes you feel the “love” from your hometown, doesn’t it? The support group that coerced members into giving false statements against me is still operating. The man in the photo — who refused me a lift, prioritised PR over disability rights, and also gave false information to the police — is now a councillor. Durham County Council removed employment support from DurhamEnable, and silenced my advocacy because I’m legally prescribed medical cannabis. T...

It was a pleasure to visit the Knife Angel today - if you haven't yet you can see it until the 28th June!  Three more days it's in Newton Aycliffe! I'd like to see all of your knife angel images! Sarah Wingfield ❤️ Proud Newtonian  Independent Disability Advocate #Newtonian #NewtonAycliffe #KnifeAngel #disabilityinclusion #strongertogether #disability #disabilityawareness #disabilitysupport #disabilityrights