The Busy Bee 

What it means to live a life measured in spoons I am a disabled woman in my fifties living with cerebral palsy. I use an electric wheelchair, I live independently, and I manage my own daily life. From the outside, that might not seem remarkable. But what you don’t see is the cost. Every action I take, getting out of bed, getting dressed, making a meal, comes with an energy price tag. And unlike most people, my energy is limited. The best way I can explain this is through some

Hello, I’m Briony Beattie, and I’m excited to officially launch The Busy Bee Initiative — a platform dedicated to raising awareness, sparking conversation, and amplifying the lived experiences of disabled people. Why “Busy Bee”? The name comes from a nickname that my nieces gave me. Family, friends, and people who know me personally call me “Bee.” My Lived Experience I live with cerebral palsy, and both of my legs and my right arm are affected. This means I navigate the w