When Systems Fail Us, We Build Our Own Being disabled in the UK means constantly navigating a system that isn't built with us in mind. Employment opportunities are scarce. Access is inconsistent. Support is conditional. And worth? That’s something society often demands we prove — again and again — just to be seen. So I’ve stopped waiting for the world to catch up. I’m building my own future. Right now, I’m learning to drive so I can attend more acting auditions and paid work, and I’m setting up my own small sole tradership. It might not look like much to some, but it’s mine. I've run a business before, and I know what it takes. I still do the community work that matters — I’m an independent visitor for children in the care system, and I continue supporting charities and causes I believe in. But I also know I need to invest in my future too. I can’t afford to sit in the waiting room of broken systems anymore. Because here's the truth: we can't rely on people to understan...
