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Naomi sits at the edge of the sea in a beach wheelchair (which has special large wheels for the sand). She wears sunglasses and a multi-coloured cap, and is smiling at the camera. She is wearing a blue and pink top with a flower pattern, and a pale purple cardigan. Her jeans are partially covered by a wheelchair leg cover. It is a bright, sunny day.

The Day I Touched the Sea Again After 30 Years

22nd Aug 2021

This summer I touched the sea for the first time in over thirty years.  I sat on the shore and saw waves lap around my wheelchair.  I felt the rush of sea air against my face and tasted salt on the breeze.  It was magical.  For a long time, I believed I would never see … More The Day I Touched the Sea Again After 30 Years

The Day I Touched the Sea Again After 30 Years

Glimpsing the World: My Joy and Pain

26th Jul 2019

There is an indescribable joy in experiencing the outside world after many months or years of incarceration.  The dance of sunlight through the leaves of trees; the flicker of shadows on grass; the touch of a gentle breeze.  When darkness and isolation have been the foundation of life, these simple experiences are cherished.  There can … More Glimpsing the World: My Joy and Pain

Glimpsing the World: My Joy and Pain

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