September: A Month of Reflection, Education, and Motivation September marks a significant period—Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Awareness Month. For many, this may seem like just another campaign or another awareness month, but for those of us living with SCI, it holds deep meaning. It’s a time to reflect on our Read more…
Doubt…. Am I pretty, or is that just a dream? Am I appealing, or is it just a hopeful gleam? Do I look sexy enough to catch a stranger’s eye? These thoughts plague my mind, as the days go by. Did that guy glance at me, or is it in Read more…
Last Friday, I had the incredible opportunity to sit down with Dr. Donna Walton, the founder of the Divas with Disabilities Project. As someone who has dedicated her life to advocating for women of color with disabilities, Dr. Walton’s insights and passion were both inspiring and eye-opening. The Significance of Read more…
When I first acquired a disability and before ever comprehending the transformative power of #DisabilityPride, I was devastated. Embracing disability seemed impossible. I felt vulnerable in a world of roadblocks. I felt stalked by gazes of pity and reductive inspiration. I could hardly see myself in the fog of overwhelming Read more…
Paraplegia, a condition often misunderstood and misrepresented, brings forth many questions. One of the most frequently asked is: “Is paraplegia a neuromuscular disease?” To address this question, we must understand the definitions, causes, and impacts of paraplegia and neuromuscular diseases. Understanding paraplegia: Is paraplegia a neuromuscular disease? Paraplegia can occur 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…