spasticity | Scarlett Murray

Scarlett Murray

An exploration into my experiences of having a physical disability.

Scarlett Murray

Apr 14, 20223 min read

I Do Not “Suffer” From Cerebral Palsy

After a medical professional said that Scarlett "suffered" with hemiplegia, she felt riled, and decided to write about it.

Scarlett Murray

Feb 24, 20225 min read

My Parents and My Disability: Not Too Many Complaints

‘Why? Why? But why? No really, why?’ I have a distinct memory of a conversation I struck up with my mother. I knew that I was disabled. I...

Scarlett Murray

Jan 12, 20225 min read

Spaz

Spaz noun [ C ] informal offensive an offensive way of saying "a stupid person" (short for "spastic") an offensive way of referring to...

Scarlett Murray

Dec 17, 20216 min read

Book Review: Places I've Taken My Body and A Dash of Frankenstein

I was sixteen when I first read Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. I thought it was genius and I’ve thought that each time I’ve re-read it. It...