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
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?
Love in a “DISABLED” World: What we as human beings can look past in order find the beauty within another individual.
“An Engagement to Remember”
Wheelchair Air Travel – “Quad” Style
Cruise Ship Adventures & Wheelchairs – Lessons Learned
The Ancient Philosophers were on to Something – Overcoming Negative Emotions
Moving Mountains Paralyzed: How to Win Insurance Battles
When I think of insurance companies, the analogy of a goat herder … Read the rest
My First Solo Trip with my Boyfriend as a Quadriplegic – The Art of Compromise
Compromise – I mean really, who wants to compromise? Wouldn’t it be great to always have our own way? Compromise is a part of life and whether we choose to accept … Read the rest
CAREGIVING for Quadriplegic – Living in Fear or Trust?
I preface this blog by stating it is written from my personal and dozens of other spinal cord injury folk’s perspectives with respect to … Read the rest
Danger: How Negativity About Disability Can Create Chronic Inflammation
One of my favorite songs is by Bobby McFerrin called “Don’t worry, Be Happy.” This song makes me giggle every time I hear it… Go ahead and have … Read the rest