Mmostynthomas

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Melissa Mostyn-Thomas is a published writer and journalist who has contributed in print and/or online to The Hearing Times, British Deaf News, Disability Arts Online, Vogue, Esquire, The Independent, The Guardian and many others.

Trained to postgraduate MA standard at Central Saint Martins, Melissa initially freelanced as a fashion journalist and editor before beginning a portfolio career in the arts that included art project management/facilitation, exhibition curatorial work, arts and film criticism and BSL gallery talks at Tate, V&A;, The Wallace Collection and Modern Art Oxford.

In 2005-2008 she edited and produced an in-house quarterly, The Lounge, for Salon, a grant-funded visual art organisation which she founded, and executive-produced and presented several arts documentaries including the critically-acclaimed Salon in King's Wood (directed by Samuel Dore), available on DVD.

In mid-2011 Melissa made her debut as a scriptwriter and director with CODA, a TV drama short produced by Neath Films in association with the BSLBT that was broadcast on The Community Channel and Film4. The film is still live on bslbt.co.uk/zoom/films/zoom_2011/coda

In 2009 Melissa branched out into broadcast journalism with The Baby Diaries, a popular six-week video diary strand exploring her personal experiences of pregnancy and motherhood as part of See Hear (BBC).

Melissa has since expanded on the theme with The Mostyn-Thomas Journal, a blog that explores being a deaf parent to a childwith a disability.

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The Mostyn-Thomas Journal http://themostynthomasjournal.com/
At 11 1/2 months, Isobel Mostyn-Thomas was diagnosed with cerebral palsy and symptomatic epilepsy - and her mother has blogged about her journey ever since.

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Reflections of My Father

Pa on holiday in 1966, four years before I was born.Twenty-two years ago this June, my father died surrounded by his wife and daughters in a local hospice. Read more
Posted on 16 June 2024 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION
This is Carers’ Week. Let’s Talk About My Son Benedict.

Ben is a young carer. Despite being only seven-and-a-half, and my efforts to give him the childhood he deserves as much as anyone else – it needs acknowledging... Read more
Posted on 15 June 2019 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION
My Name is Melissa and I Am a Single Parent of Two, Including One with a...

For nearly five years now, I have been making my own way as my children’s primary carer.It hasn’t been easy, but I’m proud to have come as far as I have. Read more
Posted on 18 July 2017 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION
My Name is Melissa and I Am a Single Parent of Two, Including One with a...

For nearly five years now, I have been making my own way as my children’s primary carer.It hasn’t been easy, but I’m proud to have come as far as I have. Read more
Posted on 18 July 2017 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION
My Daughter and I E-book Released

admin:News from my other website about my e-book. Do check it out. Originally posted on Melissa Mostyn: Last Thursday, the launch of My Daughter and I was... Read more
Posted on 30 April 2014 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION
My Daughter And I – E-book Launch

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 6 March 2014MELISSA MOSTYN LAUNCHES FIRST E-BOOKWENDOVER, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE – Following the popularity of her blog, The Mostyn-Thomas... Read more
Posted on 07 March 2014 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION
2013 in Review

I realise I have not blogged since June 2013, but it’s still worth looking at the year in review. Thanks to the kind stats monkeys at WordPress, we have the... Read more
Posted on 18 January 2014 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION
In Two Minutes: DPAWC Presentation at the People’s Assembly

There are nine million deaf and hard-of-hearing people in the UK. Out of that – according to the British Deaf Association (BDA) – there are 100,000 Deaf people... Read more
Posted on 22 June 2013 SELF EXPRESSION
Prepared to Care? As If

The theme of Carers’ Week 2013 – which ended yesterday – was ‘Prepared To Care?’, which aimed to highlight whether carers were able to adapt to their role, and... Read more
Posted on 17 June 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION
Not Just Peaks and Troughs, but Also Twists and Turns and Nooks and Crannies

This is Issy, side-sitting by herself for two whole minutes on Monday last week, using her weaker right hand and arm for support. She has never managed this... Read more
Posted on 29 May 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION
Benedict’s Story #2

It has taken a whole day just to buy one pair of shoes. They weren’t for me. Now that 19-month-old Benedict has been walking for six weeks, it was high time he... Read more
Posted on 10 May 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION
Benedict’s Story: a Walking, Talking, Living Doll

It has taken a whole day just to buy one pair of shoes.They weren’t for me. Now that 19-month-old Benedict has been walking for six weeks, it was high time he... Read more
Posted on 10 May 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION
Eleven Reasons Why the UK Deaf Population Should Join the War on Welfare

These are scary times we are living in. Over the weekend, the spectre of ’80s political tension has rematerialised with rioting Millwall fans and Thatcher... Read more
Posted on 15 April 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION
The NHS: Why the Coalition’s Reforms Are an Atrocity

I have a kidney infection. This is my fifth day.I am able to say that with certainty, because I visited a NHS general practitioner and that’s what she... Read more
Posted on 02 April 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION
The NHS: Why the Coalition’s Reforms Are an Atrocity

I have a kidney infection. This is my fifth day.I am able to say that with certainty, because I visited a NHS general practitioner and that’s what she... Read more
Posted on 02 April 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION
Even Heroes Can Be Flawed

With thanks to Julie Alix, whose original comment inspired this post. I I will be King And you You will be Queen Though nothing will Drive them away We can... Read more
Posted on 18 February 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION
Even Heroes Can Be Flawed

With thanks to Julie Alix, whose original comment inspired this post. I I will be King And you You will be Queen Though nothing will Drive them away We can... Read more
Posted on 18 February 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION
The World Through the Eyes of Isobel and Ben #3

While Isobel gets to grips with this…Ben is pressing buttons of his own. 51.807220 Read more
Posted on 16 February 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION
The World Through the Eyes of Isobel and Ben #2

While Isobel watches her favourite programme for 15 minutes…Ben has other interests in mind: 51.807220 Read more
Posted on 13 February 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION
The World Through the Eyes of Isobel and Ben #1

What Ben sees when it’s time for him to go to bed: What Isobel sees when it’s time for her to go to bed: Read more
Posted on 10 February 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

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