Grasping for independence
Independence. It’s a word that can take on so many different meanings. Something you will hear when listening to the current fight within the disability community is that we are…
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On the other side
We have all experienced difficult seasons in our lives. Seasons when living in the moment, we think, how am I ever going to get through this? It’s unbearable. There is…
New year, new me?
As we begin the new year each year, our minds are often in renewal mode. In the past, I found that I had this magnified motivation to want to change…
The best roommate
Growing up, I had many hospital stays. After my extensive foot and ankle surgeries, I would usually have to stay for about a week. At the time, they didn’t send…
Embracing adversity
Recently, I was interviewed for an article regarding my Muscular Dystrophy diagnosis. One of the interview questions led me to the thought and realization that every good quality that I…
Life changing
The last two years I have poured my heart and soul into serving as the National Ambassador for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. I have had my life shaped in great…