Insurance Denials...It was one of the happiest days of my life, full of hope. I felt hope again.... By Megan DeJarnett2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Social Media and Mental Health...It’s a hard difficult pill to swallow seeing daily how your life hasn’t turned out how you hoped it would have, By Jennifer Greer2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Eating Out...However, it’s really important to a person's social life, so I didn’t stop eating out.... By Megan DeJarnett2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Choosing Care Over Career...my main goal in life.... By Allie Williams3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Shaving With a G-Tube and Keeping My Stoma Clean...of the shower.... By Chaz Hayden2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Managing Thoughtless Comments...Like anything else in life there is a learned skill that keeps those comments at bay.... By Mike Noon2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Glossary of SMA Terms...Life expectancy is less than a month. Most common type of SMA. Symptoms appear within 6 months of life, and infants can never... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
Grips for a Wheelchair Joystick...For the first 16 years of my life, I never had a problem driving. I used the generic, skinny joystick that comes... By Chaz Hayden2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Dealing with Changes in SMA...period in my life.... By Michaela Hollywood2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Do I Connect With Other People in the SMA Community?...It's our one-stop shop for all things about living with SMA! Most people also start by reading our articles about life with SMA.... By SpinalMuscularAtrophy.net Team2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Top Things To Do in NYC That Are Accessible...My mom and I love to travel, and as we live close to the city, New York City, I wanted... By Kellie Cusack2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Accessible Getaway Tips...In the meantime, I’m just gonna live life as it is.... By SpinalMuscularAtrophy.net Team4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
For Parents: Advice on Talking to Young Children About SMA...Remember this is their body, it’s going to be their responsibility to make these decisions throughout the rest of their life.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Tips for Finding Healthcare Providers...I have always lived my life by trusting my gut. So far it hasn’t failed me. Remember we need By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The Journey Begins...The first question my husband asked the doctor was “Will this disease cut his life short?” and we were assured “no.”... By Maryalice Noon2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
An Open Letter To My Mom, My Caregiver...For twenty-nine years, my mom has been my caregiver. She has sacrificed her entire life to ensure my well-being.... By Jennifer Greer3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Caring For Our Daughter Born With Spinal Muscular Atrophy: One's Family Approach...At the emergency entrance of the hospital, the nurses greeted us and ushered my wife into the labor wing. The rest of us... By Marc Mitnick3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Ewok Companion...Given his past, would he be terrified of my wheelchair, a necessary part of my everyday life due to spinal muscular... By Allie Williams4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Buying My First Home...The Homeowners Association handles all of the outside maintenance and landscaping. That makes my life a lot easier.... By Mike Noon2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How My Elf On The Shelf Turned Into Something More...Going to say, we've quarantined all of Stella's life.... By Samantha Lackey3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments