Almost every day, somebody feels compelled to comment on the speed of my wheelchair. Usually, it is intended as a light-hearted icebreaker, the disability equivalent of commenting on the weather. Passersby offer up what they clearly believe is a sparkling,…
After an eight month hiatus, Jemma and I have uploaded the latest episode of the pod casts. We discuss recent developments in the science of gender and the importance of elevating voices with lived experience. And then we update our…
Things are starting to look a little better. I’ve been up this week (although in bed today). It’s given me some hope and inspired some bizarre creativity (thanks to Photoshop). Your favourite? The creepiest?
I’ve spent four of the last eight weeks in bed. In early September, my support workers discovered a small pressure mark on my bottom. Likely the consequence of a problem with the cushioning on my wheelchair seat, it didn’t seem…
After four years, I have finished at the Royal Commission, and start a new role as Associate Professor in the School of Health Sciences at the University of Sydney, Connected with the Centre for Disability Research and Policy.Working at the…
Ten months after gender reassignment surgery, we update the status of Jemma’s healing and discuss orgasms, changing sexual preferences, and mental health challenges. Beyond the specifics of transition, we also talk about faith and self-acceptance. We think this was a…
(featured image, Wonder lines, by lou chavepayre – https://www.chvpr.com/lignesderre2, image description: a young women, stretched out on a white canvas and a circle of black paint, covered head to toe in paint – the art and artist merged) I have…
With Joel Hollier as lead author, our recent study of the trauma of coming out queer in evangelicalsm – its open source so follow the links. Abstract: Christian communities teaching traditional theology and ethics, which treat diverse sexualities and gender…
Here is a new podcast (vidcast), featuring my daughter Jem and I discussing her decision to transition as she prepares to begin hormone therapy. More episodes to follow. Podcast available: spotify: click here Google pod: click here