Articles by Amy Shinneman

Over the weekend I celebrated rare disease day. It is a day that many of us “rare” people like to acknowledge and celebrate. An opportunity to raise awareness. What are…

A few weeks ago, I took part in a roundtable discussion with a group of disabled parents. The group included four moms and one dad, with our kids ranging from…

A nudge from God, a dash of trust, attempted faith, rinse, and repeat. This is how I would describe my ongoing quest to strengthen my faith. The nudge I felt…

For as long as I can remember, I have been a routine person. My “wiring” coupled with life circumstances encourages that type of existence. My younger son is a lot…

Our house on Harrison Street had a small radio that sat on the counter when we were growing up. When it would snow, my mom, sister, and I would sit…

Just out of college, I moved to Memphis, Tenn. Struggling to find work, I connected with a temporary agency. One assignment I received was a job as an assistant in…

At some time or another in our lives, many of us have wished we were anyone but ourselves. Often, the grass seems greener on the other side. Longing to be…

I was recently watching a video of a man who was talking about dwelling in a positive mindset. His thoughts were, if you can let your mind rest in the…

About a month ago, I had surgery. Although I have had many surgeries over the course of my lifetime, I have not needed to have surgery for several years. My…