Max Fisher
Bio
Max is a DeafBlind, Queer, and Disabled activist living in Cambridge, UK. They are non-binary, live with chronic pain, and (literally) see the world very differently. They are a passionate scientist.
Instagram: @Ouch_mouse
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Lady Gaga on Chronic Pain: 'I Don’t Know What I’d Do If I Didn’t Have the Money to Get Someone to Help Me'
Five Foot Two, the documentary that follows the life of Lady Gaga as she delves into her life of music, passion, love, family, performance, and chronic pain. Vanity Fair described it as a “powerful, thrilling portal into Lady Gaga’s life.” I definitely agree, it was a riveting and thought-provoking watch. Beyond the fame and notoriety, her honest and candid portrayal of life with chronic pain was more than just relatable, it was like looking in a mirror.
By Max Fisher8 years ago in Longevity
PARENTS: I am Not a Parenting Tool!
Sometimes, one of the most challenging parts about being a parent is teaching your child about those who are different to them, whether your child has a disability or not. While there is no right way to do this, one mother I encountered on the bus home from uni one day found the wrong way to do it.
By Max Fisher8 years ago in Families
What Happened When My Invisible Illness Stopped Being So Invisible
When I was born, my mother looked down at me, her perfect little angel. 10 fingers, 10 toes. A little late, but otherwise perfectly healthy. I did all the normal things babies did. I cried when I should, I ate when I should, I slept when I should.
By Max Fisher8 years ago in Longevity
