How do I celebrate the anniversary of my spinal cord injury? It’s a question I hear over and over. I don’t think there’s a one-size-fits-all
Watch this video on how, as a C6-7 SCI, I figured out how I can tweeze my eyebrows as a quad. Just because I have
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
There are many ways to manage bladder care with a spinal cord injury or disability. Foley catheters, suprapubic catheters, and intermittent catheterization are options. There
Let’s start off by defining Quadly Cooking. I’m a quadriplegic due to a C6-7 spinal cord injury. “Gimpy” or “quadly” aptly defines the function –
On my birthday this year, my thoughts turned to my mom. I realized at 45, she was three years into having a 19-year-old daughter with
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
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