The obstacles many of us face with disabilities on a daily basis are challenging enough without having to constantly fight the uphill battle for basic medical supplies we need with insurance companies, durable medical suppliers, … Read the rest
HOW THIS QUIRKY QUAD GOT HER “SEXUAL” GROOVE BACK
“Work hard and play harder” was my general life motto before my injury in 2010 leaving me a C6 quadriplegic.
I have always been full of life, managed to laugh uncontrollably even while stuck in … Read the rest
“Gimp Gatherings”: Organized Vigilante Style Advocacy
When I broke my neck at 18, I quickly realized the world was not as accessible as I perceived it to be on two feet. I will be the first to admit my ignorance of … Read the rest
Politicians Determining The Needs Of Disabled Individuals Is Pure Arrogance
As I was waiting on hold to pay a $9,482.06 hospital bill I was opening up my mail to find another bill from my catheter supply company for $1,261.15. My jaw dropped, $1,261.15 to pee … Read the rest
Reviewing A.D.…..one more time.
THE ROLLIN RN TACKLES DEPRESSION PART 2
As I promised in my last article, “The Rollin RN Tackles Depression,” I wanted to further our discussion. I felt as if I was only skimming the surface of spinal cord injury and … Read the rest
FIT, FABULOUS, AND PYLELO……OH, NO!!!! The What, How and Why of Kidney Infections
Urinary tract infections or UTIs, we are all plagued with these obnoxious occurrences. Most of us are using a urinary catheter on a frequent basis leading to the risk of urinary infections. But what happens … Read the rest
Voices of the Community: Are all disabilities equal? No, Laziness is Not a Disability
Once again I’m about to piss off some people. Are all disabilities equal? No. Sorry, that’s just not the case. I’m not taking away from the seriousness of everyone’s ailment. However, don’t come up to … Read the rest
The Public Reacts to the “Paralyzed Bride” taking off her clothes in the #Whatmakesmesexy shoot
Rachelle Freidman strips down and shows the world that being defined as any number of labels: “paralyzed,” “disabled,” “handicapped,” “crippled,” or “broken” does not mean we no longer feel sexual, desire sex and intimacy or, … Read the rest
Ask Nurse Patty: Do you have any tips for cathing by touch?
Question: I am a T3 Complete. My accident happened a year ago. I am continuing on my journey to become independent. The next goal I have is to be able to perform intermittent catheterization from my … Read the rest