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🎉🔥 IT'S OFFICIAL! 🔥🎉 I'm incredibly proud to announce that I am now officially a registered Director of Let's Talk Health & Wellbeing C.I.C.! ❤️ As of 15th October 2026 , we're officially incorporated! 👊🏻 Alongside Jason Rossiter, I'm excited to begin this new chapter, turning our hard work, passion and commitment to supporting others into something that can make a real difference in our local communities. Our aim is to bring people together through activities, workshops, mental health and wellbeing support services, community initiatives and so much more! We want to help bridge the gaps in support, tackle isolation and create inclusive opportunities where people feel heard, valued and supported. ❤️ This is just the beginning, and I can't wait to see what we can achieve together! Stay tuned! Big things are coming! 👊🏻🔥 Sarah Wingfield & Jason Rossiter  Let's Talk Health & Wellbeing C.I.C  #LetsTalkHealthAndWellbeing #CommunityInterestCom...

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...

Sarah Wingfield speaks on the attacks on the Disabled Community in the UK KawaiiDollDecora.uk #disabilitytiktok #disabilityawareness #government #britain #kawaiidolldecora Video:

The time Junction 7 a charity said this to me "But she looked fine at Ayclive" (when I could still go) lmao  and held my food parcel to ransom (years ago) because I wanted to help my community with delivery for elderly and disabled and they claimed that was me slxgging them off lol.  #ableism I avoid any charities that make my life harder now. I don't forget when and how and who has treated me badly, I just advocate so others don't have to endure the same mistreatment, and I'm glad I'm nothing like those who #harmed me when I needed #help instead. ❤️❤️❤️ I never dared ask them for help ever again and never have, and have had their supporters supporting this mistreatment and hating on me.  Tells me everything.  Sarah Wingfield  KawaiiDollDecora.uk

Lil' 'Hood of Horrors: ChatGPT actually cheered me up! 😂 I ended up venting to the poor thing about what’s been happening with one of Peter’s neighbours after I woke up at 4am, already in agony, saw I’d been removed from the local community WhatsApp group, and immediately had my RSD go: OH, WE’RE DOING THIS NOW ARE WE? To some people, being removed from a neighbourhood group probably sounds tiny. But for me, it wasn’t really about a group chat. I stay at Peter’s regularly because he’s my partner and also supports me, and being in the group helped me keep an eye on what was happening locally. When you’re disabled, neurodivergent, dealing with chronic pain and already trying to manage a dysregulated nervous system, feeling informed about your surroundings can be part of feeling safe. So being excluded, especially after being made to feel like I “don’t belong” because I’m not on his tenancy, and being compared to his ex partner, as though she was somehow more acceptable, hit hard...

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...

When Benefits Become a Weapon Against Disabled People: What disabled people have to put up with online is genuinely exhausting. Today someone commented that anybody receiving benefits should remember “who’s paying for them” and be grateful, and that attitude is exactly the problem. Benefits are not charity handed out personally by random strangers. They are part of a social security system designed to support people through disability, illness, unemployment and hardship, because any one of us could need that support at some point in our lives. Receiving benefits does not mean somebody else owns you, gets to speak down to you or gets to decide how grateful you should be. It also ignores how much disabled people contribute, including through work that is completely unpaid. I spend a huge amount of time advocating, supporting communities, creating resources, raising awareness and helping people navigate difficult systems. Disabled people volunteer, care for others, run support groups, cam...

A Heartfelt Thank You for the Kindness ❤️ It’s always so lovely when people take the time to reach out to me privately with kindness, gratitude, encouragement or support. ❤️ Over the past month especially, I’ve received so many genuinely thoughtful, supportive and positive messages that I felt I needed to stop for a moment and acknowledge them all. Some people have reached out simply to check in on me or send a few kind words. Others have messaged to thank me for helping them personally, for speaking up about something that mattered to them, for sharing information that helped them, or simply for continuing to do the work that I do. Those messages mean an incredible amount to me. When somebody tells me that I’ve helped them, supported them, encouraged them, given them useful information, made them feel heard, or made some kind of positive difference in their life, I never take that lightly. The same goes for the people who have reached out just to say, “thank you for what you do.” Whet...

My Boundaries Remain in Place: Today, I need to refocus on my driving as I prepare for my practical test. The noise, hostility and abusive distractions are not welcome. I keep reminding myself that storms pass. Until this situation is resolved, I will continue blocking anyone who brings hostility, harassment or personal attacks into my spaces. I am entitled to decide which people, organisations and community projects I promote on my own platforms. Our communities deserve spaces where people feel protected, respected and properly safeguarded. Because I have previously been harmed by organisations that were supposed to support me, I take concerns about conduct, accountability and positions of responsibility extremely seriously. I will not promote an organisation while I have unresolved concerns about the conduct of people affiliated with it, particularly where that conduct has caused me significant distress. That is a personal safeguarding boundary, not an instruction telling anyone else...

I Emailed the Prime Minister to Demand Action on Systemic Ableism I emailed our Prime Minister because I can already see disabled people being targeted. Our community deserves to be supported—not blamed, punished or harmed further. Disabled people face entrenched barriers in employment, higher living costs and persistent discrimination, yet public debate too often treats us as the problem. This is what I sent: " Dear Prime Minister, I am writing to urge your government to take meaningful action against systemic ableism and create stronger incentives for employers to recruit, retain and promote disabled people. Disabled people continue to encounter significant barriers to employment, including inaccessible recruitment processes, discrimination, inadequate workplace adjustments and assumptions about our abilities. Even when disabled people secure paid employment, many experience lower pay and fewer opportunities for progression. Disability also brings substantial additional living c...

  🌻 Accessibility & Disability – Why the Sunflower Lanyard Matters 🌻 The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower is a simple but powerful way for people with non-visible disabilities and conditions to discreetly signal that they may need additional support, understanding or patience. As someone who is autistic, has ADHD, hEDS, POTS and lives with chronic pain, my Sunflower lanyard has helped me communicate needs that aren't always obvious. Not every disability is visible, and a little kindness can make a huge difference. The new Sunflower Extra initiative gives people another way to communicate important accessibility information, helping businesses and organisations provide more personalised support while promoting inclusion. Accessibility isn't about giving people special treatment—it's about removing unnecessary barriers so everyone has the opportunity to participate with dignity. 💚 Be patient. 🌻 Be understanding. ♿ Remember that disabilities come in many forms. Sarah Wing...

  ~Choosing Growth Every Day~ Happy Friday everyone! 💛 I hope you all have a wonderful Friday and an even better weekend. This weekend I'll be working on script breakdowns, revising for my driving test and continuing to move several exciting projects forward. Every day is another opportunity to learn, improve and take one more step towards the future I'm building. One thing I've learned is that growth is a choice. It's choosing healthier habits. It's choosing to keep learning. It's choosing to protect your peace. It's choosing to keep moving forward, even when life hasn't always been easy. I'm really pleased to have signed up for the Resilience programme at Pioneering Care Partnership (PCP), where I'll be taking part in sessions to continue developing healthier ways of managing conflict, building resilience and strengthening my wellbeing. None of us stop growing, and I think that's something worth celebrating. My health journey is also cont...

Be the Change - Mental Health Certificate: Well a free mental health support course is always #welcomed. https://www.betherecertificate.org/ Get yours now as part of the Born This Way Foundation and Jack.org. With HUGE thanks. Sarah Wingfield  KawaiiDollDecora.uk #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealtheducation 

Aycliffe Alternative Magazine has been shining a light on our local communities since it began, and that includes supporting organisations doing incredible work across Darlington and the wider area. I'm proud to share Darlington Mind 's article from a previous edition and to highlight the important support they provide within our community. Despite the targeting, false narratives, and difficulties I'm currently facing, I'm still working hard on the June edition of the magazine because local people, groups, charities, businesses, and community projects deserve to be seen and celebrated. It's not always easy when negativity tries to take centre stage, but I refuse to allow that to distract from the positive work happening across our communities. The magazine has always been about giving people a platform, amplifying good causes, and helping communities connect with one another. That remains my focus. Thank you to everyone who continues to support the magazine, contr...

Kindness... My ex-abuser was handed court papers yesterday. At the same time, I find myself suffocating under the weight of other people's judgement, assumptions, lack of fact-checking, and lack of compassion. And honestly? I'm tired. Can we have some kindness back, please? Because behind every profile, page, blog, business, group, and public post is a human being. A real person. 🙏🏻✨ A person carrying things you may know nothing about. You don't know what someone is facing behind closed doors. You don't know what battles they're fighting, what trauma they're processing, what legal proceedings they're navigating, what health issues they're enduring, or how much strength it took for them to simply get out of bed that morning. Yet so many people seem comfortable judging, criticising, gossiping, and piling on without ever stopping to ask whether they're being fair. As someone with ADHD and autism, I feel things deeply. Disrespect, dishonesty...

What To Do When You're the Target of a Hate Campaign By Sarah Wingfield. Most people imagine hate campaigns as something that happens to celebrities, politicians, or people in the public eye. The reality is that they can happen to anyone. A volunteer. An advocate. A business owner. A community organiser. A disabled person speaking up. Someone who simply challenged harmful behaviour and refused to back down. Over the years, I've experienced organised hostility, online pile-ons, false allegations, misinformation, character attacks, stalking behaviours, harassment, and attempts to isolate me from communities I cared about. What I've learned is that hate campaigns often follow recognisable patterns. Understanding those patterns can help people protect themselves and avoid becoming part of the problem. What Is a Hate Campaign? A hate campaign is a sustained effort to damage someone's reputation, credibility, relationships, opportunities, or wellbeing. Sometimes it is highly ...

Things Disabled People Would Love to Hear For many disabled people, inclusion is not measured by grand gestures, expensive policies, or awareness campaigns. It is measured by the small moments. The everyday interactions. The conversations that either remind us we belong, or remind us that the world was never designed with us in mind. As a disabled advocate, ambulatory wheelchair user, and someone who has spent years navigating inaccessible systems, I can tell you that the words people remember most are often the simplest. Not because they are extraordinary. Because they are rare. "What are your accommodation needs?" This question immediately shifts the focus from assumptions to understanding. Too often, disabled people are expected to fit into environments that were never designed for them. We are expected to adapt, struggle quietly, or repeatedly explain ourselves. When someone asks what adjustments would help, they are sending a powerful message: "Your participation ma...

Those angry about my "monetisation" genuinely make me laugh. I've been accused of taking over groups for profit, exploiting communities, using advocacy for money, and all sorts of wild conspiracy theories. Meanwhile, here's the reality. My Facebook earnings for June currently stand at $0.73. That's right. Seventy-three cents. So while I'm running community groups, disability advocacy projects, a website, a community magazine, helping people with support and signposting, and often working at cost or entirely for free, apparently I'm secretly building a financial empire worth less than the price of a packet of crisps. Fact-checking matters. If you're going to accuse someone of profiting from community work, at least make sure the evidence supports the claim first. Stay curious. Stay informed. Stay kind. 💜 Sarah Wingfield  KawaiiDollDecora.uk Alt Text: Screenshot of a Facebook Professional Dashboard on the Monetisation tab. The screen shows "Approxi...

Hi everyone, Join the group here: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Dvxh1TG6z/ I wanted to let you all know that I’ve now taken over the Living in Darlington group. Moving forward, this space will be run with fairness, transparency, and respect for everyone in the community. Different views are welcome here — as long as they’re shared respectfully and without personal attacks. This group is about Darlington, the people in it, and real conversations that matter. It’s not about bias, control, or silencing voices. As someone who has always been an advocate first, that won’t change.  I believe in open discussion, evidence-based conversations, and making sure people feel heard — not shut down. There will be clear boundaries:  – No harassment or targeting – No misinformation presented as fact – No abuse towards other members Aside from that, you’re free to speak, share, and engage. Let’s build this into something positive for the whole community. — Sarah Wingfield ❤️  Independe...