Compliments such as “brave” can be as dehumanising as insults if they’re superficial and skate over the reality of being a cancer patient. I wanted to be listened to and acknowledged. I wanted loved ones to exist alongside me in my pain.
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I want to make art that isn’t about cancer.
With that in mind, here is a chicken in a ruined cathedral, with a spinning wheel.
This, 100%.
It's a path I take every day, thankfully no longer that painful.
Buy my book here (or from the usual places)
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/this-migh...
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My book is extremely vulnerable. Call me brave for that if you like. I have learned that being vulnerable is an extremely strong thing to do.
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One of the most important aspects of my healing was expressing myself and human connection. The former led to the latter. And to my book.
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Compliments such as “brave” can be as dehumanising as insults if they’re superficial and skate over the reality of being a cancer patient. I wanted to be listened to and acknowledged. I wanted loved ones to exist alongside me in my pain.
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Humanity is not doomed.
#MondayMotivation
I think it’s easier to be cynical and down about things than to find realistic optimism. That takes a bit of work and soul searching.
Optimism is cool 😎
Humanity is not doomed.
#MondayMotivation
Of course, and I’ve had all those feelings myself. Feel all the grief . But then we need to move on and ask ourselves and each other: “what now?”
Just booked my ticket and hotel for Thought Bubble. Nice.
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A good thread.
No more crying scientists pls
Here are some of my thoughts about climate change.
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Don’t be like 2018 Hayley!
If you've been struggling with climate despair/doom, definitely check out this excellent thread by @hayleygullen.com (and I'm not just saying that because of her kind shout-out to @transitionshow.bsky.social at the end).
And if you want a really reliable, insightful, nerdy and quietly passionate source of information, I recommend “The Energy Transition Show” podcast by @chrisnelder.bsky.social
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