A high-pressure environment can be difficult for anyone to manage. Add in an internal burden for perfection you place on yourself to millions of people
How do you define independence? Does independence mean you are not reliant on anyone or any mobility device? I believe independence is something greater than
I often tell people that a spinal cord injury is so much more than the inability to walk. Many people don’t “get” everything that’s involved
On my birthday several years ago, my thoughts turned to my mom. I realized at 45, my mom was three years into having a 19-year-old
Pressure sores and spinal cord injuries are an unfortunate pairing. Watch this video to learn the who, what, where, and why of pressures sores. And
According to Merriam-Webster, identity is defined as “who someone is; the distinguishing character or personality of an individual.” Is it possible to lose your identity? I
What happens when you’re having “one of those days”? Well, something incredibly tasty might just be in store. This video is proof that even on
Have you ever wondered how a quad with limited hand and finger function puts in contacts? Probably not. But now that you are thinking about
No one will argue that people with disabilities should have equal access to medical care. After an appointment with a doctor left with me incorrect
Blood pressure. Temperature regulation. Heart rate. Did you know all these functions are affected with a higher level spinal cord injury? And have you ever
For months I’ve been going. Going. Going. I was exhausted. I knew I needed a rest. Not just sleep (which I was getting), but a
In the article How I Find, Hire and Keep a Great Care Attendant, I walk through options for finding a good—hopefully great—personal care attendant or
Throughout decades with a spinal cord injury, peer mentors have taught me the “tricks of the trade” of transfers, bladder and bowel care, dressing, the
I’m a planner by nature. I try to plan for the what-if scenarios that may happen when I travel. Here is a list of my
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