Everyday Disability and Chronic Illness
Stories of Joy, Resistance and Anti-Ableism
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From the rose fields of Oman and the dizzying heights of La Paz, to Camden's cobblestones and that one "totally wheelchair-friendly" doorstep, these prize-winning essays share the unvarnished truth of life with a disability or chronic illness.
In each chapter, an emerging writer offers their perspective on how disability and chronic illness have affected their lives, and how they handle obstacles and find community. The essays offer insight into stigma, institutional bias, and the quiet ableism that often slips by unnoticed, or gets buried under good intentions that go nowhere. They also share stories of resistance, belonging, and thriving - whether it's a day for challenging boundaries or taking a breath and resting.
Raw, relatable, and conversation-sparking, this anthology highlights the voices of a community that is too often silenced.
In each chapter, an emerging writer offers their perspective on how disability and chronic illness have affected their lives, and how they handle obstacles and find community. The essays offer insight into stigma, institutional bias, and the quiet ableism that often slips by unnoticed, or gets buried under good intentions that go nowhere. They also share stories of resistance, belonging, and thriving - whether it's a day for challenging boundaries or taking a breath and resting.
Raw, relatable, and conversation-sparking, this anthology highlights the voices of a community that is too often silenced.
- Published: Nov 19 2026
- Pages: 128
- ISBN: 9781399838085
Press Reviews
Georgia Vine, Founder of Not So Terrible Palsy
Reading this book I experienced moments of laughter and deep reflection. There is a story for everyone to relate to in here with a collection of powerful stories told by multiple magnificent personalities we get a flavour of throughout. Yeah, the book will make you think and make you feel uncomfortable but it will also give you so much joy!
Beth Moulam, Doctor of Health, Disability Advocate
It is through sharing our stories that we connect in a meaningful way to those around us. These unique and deeply personal stories should be valued as an insight into each author's courage, inner strength, hope, resilience, joy and defiance.