Articles by Amy Shinneman

One of the things I had the hardest time with when my husband and I decided to move back to Indiana, after living in Memphis, Tenn., for about five years,…

One of my biggest downfalls growing up, and into my adult years, is that I think that I can read people’s minds. I tend to assume I know what others…

Many of you may know that my writing life started with my blog titled “Humbly Courageous” that I started back in 2019. Before starting my blog, I did not have…

During my 52 years on this earth, I have learned so much. I have been molded and refined, only to start the process all over again to meet the moment….

I often hear others discussing people with disabilities and the vision they have of us living beyond our limits. Implying that having limitations is a bad thing or makes us…

Recently, I was at a restaurant and went to use the restroom. I was in my wheelchair. Things were going smoothly, someone held the door for me, so I did…

Dear Luke, In the blink of an eye, you are a college graduate. The boy who made me a mom. As a mom often does, I marvel at you and…

This past Mother’s Day weekend in Noblesville was a stunner. To me, it was the perfect weather. This brings joy to so many people, including me. Being outdoors is the…

On Saturday, May 2, team Humbly Courageous took on the iconic 500 Festival Mini-Marathon in downtown Indianapolis. My husband had run this race solo once, but we had not yet…