After a long and arduous 7-month road of winding adventure of denials, appeals, and out of the box advocacy techniques … I’m proud to announce I took receipt of my new power wheelchair yesterday with … Read the rest
The Fight for Survival - Health Insurance Battle for Medically Necessary Wheelchair Seat Elevator – Final Decision
Over the last several months I’ve engaged in a head-to-head battle with my insurance company, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBS), for a critical function on my power wheelchair called the seat … Read the rest
The Fight for Survival - Health Insurance Battle Tactics for Medically Necessary Services – Part 2
We should be enraged, inspired to change, and determined to fight as Americans with the state of our healthcare system in this country. The fact that we spend 2 to 3 times more on health … Read the rest
The Art of Health Insurance Appeals: My Battle for a Power Wheelchair Seat Lift
As I was strapped into my electrical stimulation bike while simultaneously lifting weights I had my Bluetooth snuggly positioned into my ear listening to my “Rock it Out” music to keep my motivation over that … Read the rest
Aquatic Therapy - The Story of a Paralyzed Mermaid
Thinking back to my childhood I recall playing the “what do you want to be when you grow up” game with other kids. My answer was always a resounding “mermaid.” The water has always been … Read the rest
Intimacy and Romance After Marriage – “Newlywed Life”
If you get married in your early 20’s I’m sure life after marriage, especially newlywed life, is comprised of sex, unicorns, and rainbows! However, I think when you get married in your mid 30’s or … Read the rest
BEHIND THE SCENES: From the ICU to Walking Down the Aisle
They say it takes a village to raise a well-rounded child. While this may not be the case in the modern times we live in, in the past, an entire community would watch out … Read the rest
Affordable Home SCI Exercise Program – Something for Everyone
Exercise Program for people with Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
Since I was 13 years old exercise, working out, and sports have always been a centerpiece in my life. Whether I was having a bad day, … Read the rest
Wedding Bells & Wheelchairs
Wedding Bells & Wheelchairs
My fiance and I have finally set a date for our wedding — Saturday, May 18! We got engaged back in August of 2017 and simply cannot wait to be married … Read the rest
How Expensive Is It To Be Paralyzed Anyway?
What is the cost of paralysis? Talk about a loaded question! By the time you’re done reading this article you will likely understand why I choose not to go get manicures or pedicures, spend money… Read the rest
Love in a “DISABLED” World: What we as human beings can look past in order find the beauty within another individual.
Loving a disabled partner Last week I was on one of my spinal cord injury Facebook groups and I was reading a post where a gentleman was commenting on how he was in love, but… Read the rest
“An Engagement to Remember”
I was staring at a blank page while thinking how to write the perfect article on how I got engaged this past weekend. My mind kept wandering back to when I was first injured in… Read the rest
