Barbara Hulme Fine Artist
@barbarahulmeartist.bsky.social
Disabled portrait painter of disabled people - giving us representation in the arts. Also do life drawings and paintings.
Thank you Juliette - starting radiotherapy tomoz!! xxx
December 10, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Thank you Juliette - starting radiotherapy tomoz!! xxx
3. sent all my Christmas cards as wanted to get that all done before I started my treatment as not sure how it will make me feel. So feeling a tad nervous and anticipatey but not too frightened or alarmed.
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December 9, 2025 at 11:19 AM
3. sent all my Christmas cards as wanted to get that all done before I started my treatment as not sure how it will make me feel. So feeling a tad nervous and anticipatey but not too frightened or alarmed.
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2. Chronic migraine, hypermobility syndrome and scoliosis. This is a CT scanner that Im heading into, the actual radiotherapy will be done on a radiotherapy machine, which Im hoping to get a photograph of as well. Ive got all my Christmas shopping done, which Ive done online and
December 9, 2025 at 11:18 AM
2. Chronic migraine, hypermobility syndrome and scoliosis. This is a CT scanner that Im heading into, the actual radiotherapy will be done on a radiotherapy machine, which Im hoping to get a photograph of as well. Ive got all my Christmas shopping done, which Ive done online and
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Im not sure what to expect tbh as have heard different things from different people. In general people are saying that they felt fine - so hoping thats the same for me. Though I wont be surprised if it impact on my energy levels with already having some energy reducing conditions with
Im not sure what to expect tbh as have heard different things from different people. In general people are saying that they felt fine - so hoping thats the same for me. Though I wont be surprised if it impact on my energy levels with already having some energy reducing conditions with
December 9, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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Im not sure what to expect tbh as have heard different things from different people. In general people are saying that they felt fine - so hoping thats the same for me. Though I wont be surprised if it impact on my energy levels with already having some energy reducing conditions with
Im not sure what to expect tbh as have heard different things from different people. In general people are saying that they felt fine - so hoping thats the same for me. Though I wont be surprised if it impact on my energy levels with already having some energy reducing conditions with
Thank you most kindly my lovely :) xxx
December 6, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Thank you most kindly my lovely :) xxx
Gorgeous :) xxx
December 4, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Gorgeous :) xxx
Fabulous Juliette :) xxx
December 4, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Fabulous Juliette :) xxx
Thank you Tony :)
December 3, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Thank you Tony :)
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Solidarity to all fighting to improve things for the oppressed.
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Solidarity to all fighting to improve things for the oppressed.
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December 3, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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Solidarity to all fighting to improve things for the oppressed.
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Solidarity to all fighting to improve things for the oppressed.
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1. We need to unite and fight the system.
We need to educate the general public, who are often ignorant of our struggles.
We need to support each other as much as possible in our community where we have understanding of each other to an extent as all our impairments and disabilities vary.
We need to educate the general public, who are often ignorant of our struggles.
We need to support each other as much as possible in our community where we have understanding of each other to an extent as all our impairments and disabilities vary.
December 3, 2025 at 10:18 AM
1. We need to unite and fight the system.
We need to educate the general public, who are often ignorant of our struggles.
We need to support each other as much as possible in our community where we have understanding of each other to an extent as all our impairments and disabilities vary.
We need to educate the general public, who are often ignorant of our struggles.
We need to support each other as much as possible in our community where we have understanding of each other to an extent as all our impairments and disabilities vary.
2. Beth just to let you know this isnt complete yet, I still need to do more painting on it :)
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December 1, 2025 at 3:57 PM
2. Beth just to let you know this isnt complete yet, I still need to do more painting on it :)
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I live in Bristol, independently in my own flat and work part-time.
Thank you very kindly to @gailreidartist for putting us in touch and taking the wonderful reference photie for me to work from. And thank you to @hibethrichards for volunteering.
I live in Bristol, independently in my own flat and work part-time.
Thank you very kindly to @gailreidartist for putting us in touch and taking the wonderful reference photie for me to work from. And thank you to @hibethrichards for volunteering.
December 1, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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I live in Bristol, independently in my own flat and work part-time.
Thank you very kindly to @gailreidartist for putting us in touch and taking the wonderful reference photie for me to work from. And thank you to @hibethrichards for volunteering.
I live in Bristol, independently in my own flat and work part-time.
Thank you very kindly to @gailreidartist for putting us in touch and taking the wonderful reference photie for me to work from. And thank you to @hibethrichards for volunteering.
and im quite prone to things making me feel very tired so Im trying to get bits and bobs organised now as I have a 2 week slot to get stuff done before the radiotherapy starts.
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November 29, 2025 at 11:29 AM
and im quite prone to things making me feel very tired so Im trying to get bits and bobs organised now as I have a 2 week slot to get stuff done before the radiotherapy starts.
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Fabulous, youre getting excellent structure in there with your shading!! Very sculputural :) xxx
November 29, 2025 at 5:14 AM
Fabulous, youre getting excellent structure in there with your shading!! Very sculputural :) xxx
Thank you most kindly :)
November 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Thank you most kindly :)
Thank you my lovely xxx
November 28, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Thank you my lovely xxx
4. trying to find which entrance was the pick up point for taxis!! So I was getting a wee bit het up with my agoraphobia and feeling like I couldnt escape, but fortuntately, after asking a few people, was told which entrance was the taxi one!
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November 28, 2025 at 12:59 PM
4. trying to find which entrance was the pick up point for taxis!! So I was getting a wee bit het up with my agoraphobia and feeling like I couldnt escape, but fortuntately, after asking a few people, was told which entrance was the taxi one!
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3. which sounds like youre in a spin dryer or a plane taking off! They then come back in the room, remove the stickers and you go to reception to get your radiotherapy treatment plan and go home. Unfortunately I got lost when leaving and was wandering from one end of the hossie to the other,
November 28, 2025 at 12:57 PM
3. which sounds like youre in a spin dryer or a plane taking off! They then come back in the room, remove the stickers and you go to reception to get your radiotherapy treatment plan and go home. Unfortunately I got lost when leaving and was wandering from one end of the hossie to the other,
2. draw crosses on your body and put some sensor things on which are removed after the scan. Measurements have to be exact - so there are 4 people involved in positioning you! So its a wee bit strange!
They then leave teh room and the scan takes place,
They then leave teh room and the scan takes place,
November 28, 2025 at 12:57 PM
2. draw crosses on your body and put some sensor things on which are removed after the scan. Measurements have to be exact - so there are 4 people involved in positioning you! So its a wee bit strange!
They then leave teh room and the scan takes place,
They then leave teh room and the scan takes place,
1. and I have an appointment on the 10th of December that advises on the physiotherapy and skin care during and after treatment. At this appointment they line you up into the exact position you need to be in for the radiotherapy treatment they then removed the paper covering from your chest,
November 28, 2025 at 12:56 PM
1. and I have an appointment on the 10th of December that advises on the physiotherapy and skin care during and after treatment. At this appointment they line you up into the exact position you need to be in for the radiotherapy treatment they then removed the paper covering from your chest,