Ups & Downs of Being a Caregiver
February 18, 2022
Becoming a mom makes you a natural caregiver, but having one of your children suddenly paralyzed is a different level of caregiving that was not even... 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.
Interview with a Quadriplegic's Sister
February 4, 2022
I wanted to interview my now 17-year-old daughter, who grew up with 3 older brothers. Her oldest brother Zack was paralyzed in a beach accident. Read More
Dancing Molecules
December 26, 2021
You suddenly find yourself or a close family member paralyzed. Read More
Caregivers Guilt; Taking Care of a Quadriplegic
July 12, 2021
Why do I feel guilty? I work very hard, and around the clock hours, I do my best. Read More
Parent of a Quadriplegic
April 21, 2021
What do you do when life, as you know it, gets flipped upside down and changes it forever? Many people have experienced tragedies. Tragedies come in... Read More
Quadriplegic Living at home and Independently
April 12, 2021
After college Zack came home to live with us, we still wanted him to have the same independence that he had at school. We applied for low-income... Read More
Not Always Easy, Baclofen Pump Trial - Blog
October 6, 2020
Should we call an ambulance? We dial 911, and the response was that all lines are busy but not to hang up, scary how busy they are these days. I’m... Read More
Traveling with a quadriplegic
May 28, 2019
In my last blog I talked about my son Zack Collie graduating from High school and College after being paralyzed at the age of 15. 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.