Shopping for Clothes with a DisabilityOne of the biggest challenges of living with SMA is buying new clothes, especially pants. For me, it’s not possible to go...reactions2comments
Raising a GirlI have lived a life of always confirming my own personal safety. Once I had a child, the awareness grew exponentially. My...reactions2comments
Fear of Death Because of SMAMy parents never hid anything from me. I knew exactly what SMA meant. I knew the realities of my future even as...reactions2comments
Making Forever FriendsMaking friends was never difficult for me as a young girl or even as a teenager. I have always been a pretty...reactions4comments
Side Effects from Stopping EvrysdiRecently I shared how my journey with Evrysdi stopped after taking the medication for over a year. This was for a few...reactions1comment
The FundraiserI wanted to give some insight about being receptive to the charity of well-meaning people. My coworkers were always supportive in listening...reactionscomments
The Pregnancy That Couldn't BeContent Note:This article describes the author's personal experience with pregnancy loss. I was 2 weeks late... I was never late. My heart...reactions1comment
That One Time in VegasNot everything that happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, especially when it comes to sharing stories. Like how I got upgraded to...reactions1comment
Tips for Finding Healthcare ProvidersIt can be difficult to find a provider who checks all the right boxes. A good relationship and someone who you can...reactions1comment
I Stopped Taking EvrysdiWhen SMA treatments first became available, I honestly wasn’t sure how I felt. At the time it was just Spinraza which I...reactionscomments
Day in the Life Without Your PCAI am coming up on my 12th year of using a personal care assistant (PCA), who isn't a personal relative. There are...reactionscomments
Dealing with Changes in SMASpinal muscular atrophy has a host of challenges we all deal with at some stage. While all of our journeys with SMA...reactionscomments
Take the Health and Media Habits Survey!The Media Habits Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Managing a chronic condition is not easy and can be...reactionscomments
Early Education ObstaclesGrowing up, it seemed like my parents were always fighting with the school district about something. Most of the challenges I faced...reactions1comment
Surround Yourself With the Right PeopleHaving the right people around you in life is so vital. Especially in a world where so much is said online, and...reactionscomments
Qualities of a Good SMA SpecialistWhen it comes to finding a specialist for spinal muscular atrophy, there are many different factors that come into play. Is the...reactionscomments
Accessible Bathrooms: Expressing my ConcernsLet’s talk about wheelchair-accessible bathrooms and stalls. I just had an “incident” recently at my local YMCA. I have been a member...reactionscomments
Playing the Evrysdi Long GameGrowing up, it always seemed like there was never going to be a treatment for SMA aside from the normal physical therapy...reactions1comment
Turning 30As his parents, we have walked with him through childhood, adolescence, young adult, and now moving into the next decade with all...reactions1comment
How to Make Working At Home WorkIf we have learned anything through the pandemic, it's that most jobs can be done at home. The world has adjusted to...reactionscomments
