Getting Comfortable In My Style...Life has a way of reshaping our insecurities, and I've come to realize that authenticity is the most fashionable thing you can wear.... By Jennifer Greer4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
SMA Mama – Preconception, Pregnancy, and Postpartum...As a science major interested in genetics and a planner for all things in life, this felt like a requirement By Samantha Przybylski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Helpful Government Programs...Two that stand out in my state of Pennsylvania are the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) and PA Act 150.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Complications of Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Fractures...This causes motor neurons to die, leading to weakness of certain muscles. Poor bone health is also common in SMA.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
How Do You Handle Cold Weather?...Cold weather does not stop my life, and I do enjoy going to events like the zoo for the holiday light... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Eating with SMA...During that time, I have never had an issue with a restaurant cutting my food. I live in the suburbs of... By Mike Noon2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Tips and Tricks for Day Trips...Like many other wheelchair users with spinal muscular atrophy, backpacks are essential to my leaving my house for any length of time.... By Allie Williams3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Mixing Advocacy With Travel in Washington, DC...With careful planning and a dash of adventure, I was able to make it a safe and enjoyable trip.... By Allie Williams3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Airline Travel When You Have SMA – Tips, Tricks, and What to Know Before You Go!...Airport staff will bring you backwards down the bridge of the plane if in a manual wheelchair or allow you to drive... By Samantha Przybylski5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Adapting and Fitting In...I believe that everyone deals with this feeling of being left out at some point in their life.... By Mike Noon2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Freedom to Swim...The apartment I was living in had a pool but I never used it since the lift was of course always broken and... By Chaz Hayden2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Raising a Girl...She is the brightest part of my life. She also has Spinal Muscular Atrophy. ... By Erin Courteau2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Mental Health with SMA – A Cellphone Analogy...It is part of an individuals’ identity. It is something that cannot be changed much like how tall you are... By Samantha Przybylski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
What to Bring to the Hospital...It’s best to advocate for yourself, bring what you need, and ask for forgiveness than being caught in a life-threatening situation.... By Chaz Hayden2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Traveling With SMA: What to Consider...Call travel destinations ahead of time to ask about accessibility and what accommodations they can provide for you.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Becoming Financially Independent...I wanna be able to plan ahead, live my life, get a great career, why is there a cap on... By Kellie Cusack2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My Son's Own Apartment ...This progressive disease constantly gives Mike a challenge to adjust his life and expectations.... By Maryalice Noon2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Remembering the First Days...As you move along in your life’s journey, the memory of life-altering events comes back in detail.... By Maryalice Noon2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Staying Mentally Healthy...There are a lot of us out here living our best lives.... By Mike Noon2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
New Year, New Care...of the care you are receiving.... By Megan DeJarnett2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments