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World War Three:

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World War Three began in 2026, although at the time nobody called it that. It started with disabled people being pushed harder and harder by governments that claimed there was no money left, while those in power continued claiming expenses, protecting their own incomes and blaming poor and disabled people for problems they did not create. Benefits were cut. Support was reduced. Social care became harder to access. People were left waiting months for assessments, treatment and financial help. Disabled people were spoken about as though they were a cost rather than human beings. Those who could not work were blamed. Those who needed support were treated with suspicion. People were expected to prove, repeatedly, that they were ill enough, disabled enough or poor enough to deserve basic help. At first, people protested peacefully. Disabled campaigners wrote to MPs, organised marches, signed petitions, spoke to the media and tried to explain what was happening. Wheelchair users protested ou...

THIS ATTITUDE IS EXACTLY WHAT I AM TRYING TO CHANGE.

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THIS ATTITUDE IS EXACTLY WHAT I AM TRYING TO CHANGE. There is a very important difference between disagreeing with somebody and making personal assumptions about their disability, finances, ability to work, relationship, motives and character. An alternative opinion is not bullying. Defending yourself is not bullying either. But repeatedly presenting assumptions as “facts” without actually checking whether they are true is not constructive discussion. The original issue here was disability, benefits and the harmful assumptions disabled people are routinely subjected to. Somehow that became speculation about my partner, my income, whether I “should” be working full-time, accusations of having an “agenda”, references to racism that were completely unrelated to the discussion, and judgement about how I spend my time. That is precisely the attitude I advocate against. Disabled people do not owe strangers a breakdown of their medical history, finances, capacity for employment or personal ci...

Sunflower Lanyard Matters:

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"Should people really have to verify they're disabled by wearing a sunflower lanyard?" Me: No, but considering some people seem to think my walking stick is a fashion accessory, it doesn't hurt to remind people that they can't diagnose invisible conditions, fractures, dislocations, internal swelling, or any other medical condition with their eyes. People can be incredibly ignorant. If wearing a Sunflower Lanyard helps remind others that not every disability is visible and encourages a little more patience and respect, then that's no bad thing. Respect shouldn't have to be earned by proving you're disabled, but until society stops judging people by appearances, anything that helps challenge those assumptions has value. Sarah Wingfield ❤️  #sunflowerlanyard #dynamicdisabilities Alt text: Selfie of a woman with long pastel pink hair wearing pink-tinted glasses and making a peace sign toward the camera. She is wearing a green Sunflower Lanyard around her n...

Quick Vlog Update 18 June 2026:

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🎥 Quick Vlog Update 18 June 2026: My main Meta Verified Facebook profile is still locked, but I've now spoken to Meta support and have been told my video verification was successful. I'm waiting for the next stage of the process and hope to have access restored soon. I've also seen some criticism regarding my groups and admin decisions. Moderation and safeguarding are not censorship. Admins have a responsibility to protect communities from harassment, abuse, false allegations, and disruptive behaviour, even when those decisions aren't popular. While social media often only shows part of a story, many situations involve evidence and context that aren't visible publicly. Despite the challenges, my focus remains the same: advocacy, disability awareness, community support, creativity, and helping others. Thank you to everyone who has continued to support me while I navigate this latest tech nightmare. ❤️ Sarah Wingfield Actor • Author • Advocate KawaiiDollDecora.uk #Ad...

Disability Advocacy, Hate Campaigns and a Passion for Justice:

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Disability Advocacy, Hate Campaigns and a Passion for Justice 🙏🏻✨ Sarah Wingfield speaks on recent events and her passion for supporting communities. #Advocacy #facts #chronicpain #community #support

Online Conduct Has Real-World Consequences:

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Online Conduct Has Real-World Consequences: One of the most common misconceptions I see online is the belief that behaviour only matters if someone is directly tagged, named, or if comments are made within a specific group. That simply isn't true. Social media platforms are interconnected spaces. Whether a comment is made on a personal profile, in a public group, on a page, or within a community discussion, the impact can still be very real. People do not need to be directly tagged for discussions to affect them. People do not need to be named for others to know who is being discussed. Context matters. When conversations become focused on individuals rather than issues, the impact can extend far beyond the original post. Rumours spread. Hostility grows. Assumptions are made. People begin taking sides based on partial information rather than evidence. This is particularly important when discussing safeguarding, community management, moderation, advocacy, or any situation involving v...