After six years of navigating complete C-4 quadriplegic life I found myself in need of moving into assisted living two years ago.
I didn’t do any research before moving into the first place with a … Read the rest
Our Love Story: RIP Blake Simpson; When I see you again, We will no longer be Paralyzed
He is the love of my life. I will never forget the day I got the call that he had passed: May 2nd, 2022.
He was the person who didn’t let any obstacles get in … Read the rest
VOLUNTARY HOSTAGE SITUATION
VOLUNTARY HOSTAGE SITUATION
This is hard to write – perhaps harder to deal with than chronic debilitating nerve pain, which I suffer from daily. When you are physically disabled and require 24/7 help to take … Read the rest
A Quadriplegics Dreams of Suicide Turned to A Life of Passion and Purpose
“It was a straight downhill roll to the highway, and if I timed it right and gained enough speed, surely I could collide with a speeding semi-truck.”
Five years after the car accident that left … Read the rest
My Journey of Being Crowned Ms. Wheelchair North Carolina 2022
The culmination of my life’s work thus far to being crowned Ms. Wheelchair North Carolina 2022 in November 2021 is one of seemingly insurmountable obstacles, determination, support, and unrelenting determination. Frankly, when you sustain or … Read the rest
Overcoming the Fear #SCIAWARENESS #PUSHLOVE
We have done many stories on @PushLiving .com about romance in dating, and while I am fortunate and have been married and in a relationship for most of my #SCILife, the reality is all … Read the rest
The Rise of Disability Inclusion in the Workplace
Technological, societal, and environmental shifts are reshaping how many companies engage and include people, customers, and communities with disabilities. This is paving the way for systemic change in how we include underrepresented communities in the … Read the rest
PUSHLiving Podcast #22: Anna Schmid, Sex and Relationships
Let’s Talk about Sex and Relationships with Model Anna Schmid http://traffic.libsyn.com/pushliving/PL_22.mp3
Welcome to another PUSHliving Podcast. We are excited to welcome Anna Schmid
Anna is a model with a disability in her early 30’s … Read the rest
My Experience with Dating a Woman in a Wheelchair
Ali and I recently took our first big trip together to Miami, where she lived for nearly 10 years, for her first real vacation since her accident in 2010.
I have now been dating Ali, … Read the rest
How to Improve Your Life: Why you May Want to Consider Seeing a Therapist
Therapy Basics:
While most people have a basic understanding of what therapy is or why one might seek it out, there are still some people who really don’t know what the purpose of therapy is … Read the rest
