Thanksgiving & Difficulty SwallowingSo, the fourth Thursday of every November in the US is Thanksgiving. For our international friends, it is a national holiday centered...reactions1comment
An Open Letter to Newly Diagnosed ParentsIf you are reading this, you have probably been recently told that your lovely child has spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). You probably...reactions1comment
Managing CaregiversWhen I was of college age, I was fortunate enough to attend a school that at the time offered a dormitory providing...reactionscomments
Living Life in a WheelchairLiving life in a wheelchair, you often encounter and have to react to two different situations that sound the same: stairs and...reactionscomments
To Trach or Not to TrachThat is the question. Whether tis nobler... Despite that Shakespearean introduction, this is a serious topic that many of us will have...reactions1comment
A Walk With Someone NewYesterday, a friend invited me on a walk, because she is raising money by walking for a charity. We decided to walk...reactions1comment
Finding the Right CaregiversLiving with a disability, I like to consider a full-contact sport. It requires your mind, body, and soul to be as healthy...reactionscomments