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Reinventing Kat 2.0

Katrinaon November 30, 2025

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So I still exist, I just haven’t put myself and my health needs first for a while. And everything has just been too hard for too long.

I’m battling work again to stop them taking me out of the library and forcing me back into the classroom.

I’ve spent the last few years focusing on getting my son diagnosed and getting him the help he needs (he has level 3 autism, a global developmental delay, speech delays etc. etc.).

Last year I spent practically the whole year either on crutches or in a moon boot after I tore my plantar fascia tendon in my foot, which was misdiagnosed and I was given the wrong treatment. My weight has ballooned again, my mental health has spiralled and I’m just sick of myself. My clothes don’t fit well and I feel awful about myself. I know none of this defines me as a person, but I need to make some changes so I can feel like “me” again.

So now I am taking proactive action, I have my union and my GP fighting my corner, and today I found a seated workout that’s not for older people (sorry, but I’m still young and I want something that empowers me, not makes me feel worse). I did it and I’m putting it out there that I’m doing it so hopefully I can keep myself accountable.

Here is the workout I just did, I’ve taken step 1.

Chair workout

3 Responses

garrylawson

29/11/2025 22:40

Companies don't like helping the disabled because it costs money , that's the facts , they might offer to keep your job open till it costs them money , but look at the good part you get money out the government , so don't try to hurry yourself , enjoy it if work is too much for you and claim all the benifits like , cheap public transport , rates and electric

Katrina

02/12/2025 00:53

Hi Gary, I get nothing from the government, I've never claimed NDIS funding or anything. That's the challenge when your disability is invisible to others. After going through hoops to get my son funded for his disability, there's no way I can do that for mine.

Nina Wilde

06/12/2025 02:16

Hi Katrina,

I haven't logged on to Enable Me for ages and who's name pops up straight away but yours - it's Sue Bowden from pre Covid Enable Me, I gave myself a preferred name and chose Nina (long story). I'm sorry to hear that life is really really difficult for you and I had a look at your chair work out - from the start the engagement and energy of the instructor is fantastic!

Good to hear that you've got people in your corner as you move forward :-)

On the topics of books, I've just read Escape From Manus - couldn't put it down.

Nina

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