13 Years Post Injury
June 29, 2023
May 31, 2010: the date my son broke his neck. I separated my life into two sections before and after Zack’s spinal cord injury. The life I had before... Read More
Voices from the Community
Our blog offers stories from the community, updates from the Reeve Foundation, and breaking news on research.
The opinions expressed in these blogs are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation.
Biggest Pain; Biggest Accomplishment
May 26, 2023
I would never have thought my son’s spinal cord injury, which brought me pain, would also give me the biggest sense of accomplishment. I just wanted... Read More
When Caregiving Becomes Your Career
May 24, 2023
I was a small business owner before Zack sustained his injury. I ran a photography business and always enjoyed taking pictures. Read More.png)
SCI Happens to the Whole Family
May 15, 2023
When an individual becomes suddenly paralyzed from a spinal cord injury, that person’s life drastically changes and will never be the same. One... Read More
Caregivers Care for Yourselves Too
April 18, 2023
Advice Alert! Why do caregivers take care of everyone else except ourselves, at least, I do. I'm last on the list, and you better believe something... Read More
Dating in a Wheelchair, How Far You’ve Come
April 12, 2023
Zack simply decided one day to start dating. He made a profile on a few dating apps, posted pictures of him in his power wheelchair and hit upload.... Read More
Just like her Big Brother
April 5, 2023
Laila was 5 years old when her big brother, Zack, was injured. I remember his siblings coming to visit us in the rehab hospital, I’d buy them banana... Read More
Losing Friends
March 31, 2023
Sadly, I recently lost a 30-year friendship. I suppose it wasn't a total surprise since we have drifted apart over the last few years. I met this... Read More
Quad Clothing
March 31, 2023
You don’t always think about clothing when you think about someone living with paralysis. As an able-bodied person, I take my clothes for granted. I... Read MoreThe opinions expressed in these blogs are the author's own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation.