Have you ever wondered if people with paraplegia can hold down a job, get married, live alone, or even thrive? Maybe you’ve just gotten the news that you may never walk again, or your relative, friend, or even spouse is going through this, and you are asking yourself these questions. Read more…
Today, I want to share something deeply personal and profound that has shaped my journey living with paraplegia: the intricate relationship between Paraplegia and Peace of Mind. This is an article on self-discovery, struggles, and the hard-won wisdom of finding inner peace amidst adversity. Living with paraplegia is not just Read more…
Is it easy? How does paraplegia affect daily life? Does it get better with time? These are questions we have all asked ourselves at some point in our paraplegic journey. It might have been the first time you were told you would never walk again or during your recovery or Read more…
I’ve been reading the book “Do You Think I’m Beautiful?” by Angela Thomas. Somehow, this week I’ve found myself asking that question more times than I can count. Am I beautiful? Am I pretty? I can’t remember the last time I looked in a mirror and admired myself. Anytime I Read more…
“How do you do it?” they ask. “What’s the hardest part?” I’ve been a paraplegic for years now, and I’ve learned that the answer isn’t straightforward. It’s not just about the physical limitations—the inability to walk, the constant reliance on a wheelchair. No, the true challenge lies in something deeper: asking for help. Read more…
Does it ever get better? This is a question I have asked myself over a million times during these six years. The thought pops up in my head when things are so tough I’m curled on my bed in pain or during the most random of times. It could be Read more…
I don’t know about you but from where I am stationed, I’m in a seasoned weather basin, trying to adapt to the ever-changing weather moods. Today is a really cold morning, the coldness seeps into the room like an evil spirit, trying to freeze my body. So, I pull up my Read more…