Dr Kelly Fleming

Life is a journey, each person's journey is unique.

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  • Peace and Quiet Time

    What’s your favorite time of day? My day starts and ends with attendants on my home to help me get up and get ready for my day. When afternoon comes, I have “me” time. I get to relax. No one is in my home except me and my standard poodle. Now, don’t get me wrong. Read more

  • Names are a funny thing

    Where did my name come from? Before I arrived home, my parents had already picked out my name. I was to be named, according to Jewish tradition after my great-grandmothers. My name was to be Elizabeth Malinda (English transliteration). Some things have a strange way of turning out. My Mum used to always tell me Read more

  • Love

    What positive emotion do you feel most often? Love is the most powerful emotion a person can feel. It takes many forms and comes from many places. I have learnt that the most important person to love is myself. This is probably the hardest thing for most people to do. I know it has been Read more

  • Writing is the most expressive way of communicating

    What do you enjoy most about writing? I love to write. I always have. English is my second language and it is completely different to the visual, conceptual language of American Sign Language (ASL). I fell in love with words before I began school and I was always reading. I had dreamt of becoming a Read more

  • Living with Mental Health issues and Physical Disabilities

    I am physically disabled and I have mental health issues. I know I’m not the only person in this situation. But what happens when stress of daily life starts to take its toll? For someone who has only mental health issues, it can be devastating. It can cause depression or anxiety. It completely changes their Read more

  • Disability is not synonymous with Inability

    I know I’ve covered the “despite your disability” comment in the past, but it simply amazes me as to the ignorance of some people towards disabled people. Still, in 2023, there are individuals who have a hard time acknowledging the fact that disabled people are in most ways, the same as non-disabled people. We have Read more