PGP / SPD My story:

Sorry everyone, I needed to take some space today as I got completely dysregulated after everything this morning. I’ve been trying to get on a Ferris wheel for three years in a row, and today was meant to finally be the day. But after the way I was spoken to and the absolute malarkey trying to access support, I had to take some space.  When you’re AuADHD and already overwhelmed, you can’t just carry on as normal — I couldn’t go out dysregulated. It isn’t safe, and it isn’t fair. I ended up missing the Stockton Ferris wheel because of it. And that’s the part people don’t understand: disabilities put us at a disadvantage. When getting help is this difficult — to the point I end up in sensory overload and emotional dysregulation — then it isn’t accessibility. It’s a barrier dressed up as support. I’ve cried all day. I’m tired of fighting for the bare minimum. We even drove to Whitby, and theirs had already been taken down. Year four of the Ferris wheel mission, apparently! It’s honest...

Bridge Creative  Baccanalia  Bishop Auckland's Christmas Town Access Denied : This event is completely inaccessible for me as a disabled woman — all because they don’t offer a pass I can actually use. I just wanted to ride the Ferris wheel, but they’re charging £22 a ticket… which means £44 for me and my carer. How is that fair? Honestly, wtf. Disabled people shouldn’t have to pay double just to experience the exact same thing as everyone else. They need smaller, flexible passes for those of us who only want access to specific rides. I’ve contacted them by email and by phone, and still no response. No support. No assistance. Nothing. We deserve better. Accessibility shouldn’t be an afterthought. UPDATE: They have responded this morning, however still no passes for myself are accessible, and just one free PA pass for my carer. (Fees for additional carer passes). I don't understand why I have to pay so much for access to one Ferris wheel. Bishop Auckland's Christmas Town —...

 A Quick Flick Through December’s Aycliffe Alternative Magazine — Issue 02 I’m excited to share the December edition of Aycliffe Alternative Magazine — Issue 02. This isn’t just another local magazine — it’s a space for voices that don’t always get heard, stories that are often overlooked, and art that doesn’t fit neatly into the usual pages of mainstream media. Each issue is about celebrating community, creativity, and authenticity. Issue 02 continues that mission with a mix of local stories, alternative culture, and personal voices that remind us of the richness and diversity of our town. This edition is packed with exciting features: EPW Wrestling Ticket Competition – three sets of three family tickets to be won! Underground Music Scene Spotlight – we take you inside Bonesfest2 with the amazing K•Doll. Heartwarming Community Stories – showcasing local talents and uplifting stories. Our Very First Featured Alternative Model – meet Lora Black, proudly from Newton Aycliffe. What st...

K•Doll: Building a Brand Rooted in Music, Community, and Creative Power K•Doll is stepping into a new chapter — one built on creativity, community spirit, and the fierce belief that music can genuinely change lives. For years, she has poured her time and heart into charity and community work, supporting countless causes and lifting up those around her. Now, she’s finally doing something for herself too: building the K•Doll brand. As a rising music artist, K•Doll blends pure creativity with purpose. Her sound is bold, heartfelt, and unapologetically authentic — shaped by resilience, passion, and real lived experience. But her art has never been just about the music. It’s about the people. It’s about empowerment, activism, identity, culture, and carving out safe spaces where expression is celebrated. And now, that mission is expanding into something bigger: merch. For the first time ever, K•Doll has launched her own official merch shop, featuring designs that represent her artistry, her ...

Today I had to unfollow and block someone I’ve supported for years — Neurodivergent Rebel. And honestly? It hurts. Not because of a disagreement, but because of the way my words were twisted, misunderstood, and used to whip up more hate… all without a single attempt to ask for clarification from a disabled person who struggles to communicate clearly because I’m AuADHD. That’s not “education.” That’s cruelty dressed up in activism. I understand privilege. I’ve spent years using mine to help others and push for positive change. I’ve always stood beside communities who deserve better and I always will. But what I won’t stand beside is bullying — especially the rising trend of people justifying abuse toward white people because they’re white. No form of racism is progressive. No form of abuse is justice. And none of this “punching up” rhetoric helps anyone. If people bothered to look into my work, they’d see I’m constantly fighting for accessibility, for kindness, for equity. I’m the same ...

When a Reader Sees Beyond the “Fringe” Read the book here:  https://amzn.eu/d/1uHEqbv I received an email about my book A Stoner in the UK that really stayed with me. The sender said something I hope to never forget: “It’s clear you’re not writing stories — you’re documenting a reality people pretend isn’t happening. You took something that’s usually dismissed as ‘fringe’ and reframed it as a frontline human-rights issue.” That line hit hard. So often, conversations around cannabis — especially in the UK — get reduced to politics, stereotypes, or moral panic. But for many of us, it’s about survival: navigating a system that’s meant to fail the very people it’s supposed to help. The email went on to highlight a pattern in my work: “They’re not about cannabis. They’re about survival inside a system designed to fail the people it claims to help. That’s the part readers respond to emotionally, even if they don’t realise why.” That’s exactly what I aim to do with my writing. By embeddin...