Name: Gemma
Age: 36
Location: Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom
Who do you live with? My partner Dom, who is also my carer
What is/are your disabilities? Chemical depression, pernicious anaemia (permanent B12 deficiency), epilepsy, tendonitis, as-yet undiagnosed gastric issues. I walk with a cane and can rarely travel alone
A little about you: My life seems to revolve around doctors, nurses, neurological appointments and collecting prescriptions. However I also find time for gardening, reading and cross-stitch. I hope to start swimming regularly soon, as that's the only time I have full use of my right leg, and I sing, play guitar and ukulele and write songs. I'm a sci-fi geek, citing Doctor Who (Classic and new), Firefly, Stargate and Star Trek as some of my main fandoms. I also have a passion for medieval history
Anything else of note: My 14-year-old son Rhys is also disabled, having severe autism and behavioural issues. He lives with carers as I'm unable to care for him myself but we see each other regularly