Disabled in a swimsuit

An unexpected essay on disability, swimming, and body image

Hello,

How are you? I’m back from my holiday, which I’m pleased to say went entirely smoothly - no flying nightmares, wheelchair issues or access cockups in sight. I am genuinely feeling relaxed and refreshed (not thinking about my book was delightful), although also slightly gutted to have returned to reality.

I did my absolute level best not to think ab…