From the Perspective of the Mind…
August 25, 2023
Thirteen years ago, on February 28, 2010, at 11:42pm, I was randomly gunned down and left paralyzed from the stomach down. I was convinced that I was... 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.
The Swallowtail Butterfly Effect
August 15, 2023
Like a tiger with eight iridescent blue eyes that shimmer with changing light, the four-inch wings of a Western Tiger Swallowtail butterfly float,... Read More
To: Me, From: Me: A Letter to My Past Self
August 8, 2023
I know what you are thinking: “How did I get here?” Read More
Love and Gratitude: My Paralysis Journey as a Medical Provider
July 17, 2023
In 2017, I acquired a level T4 spinal cord injury after a car accident. Before my accident, I often heard the phrase, “Be grateful for what you... Read More
Disability and Imposter Syndrome
July 11, 2023
Imposter syndrome has been something I’ve personally been working on addressing within myself. Imposter syndrome occurs when people doubt their... Read More
Human First
July 10, 2023
When Hillary Clinton ran for president in 2016, a local Spectrum reporter reached out to me and asked me to share my thoughts about the broader... Read More
A Reflection on Interdependence
June 28, 2023
Lately, I have reflected on the importance of interdependence. Read More
Evolving From Self-Hatred to Self-Love
June 23, 2023
I’ve grown in my relationship with my disabled body. Calling it what it is took time. I once didn’t mind when people said, “I don’t see you as... Read More
Challenging Yourself
June 22, 2023
Becoming paralyzed transformed my life. From day one, I had no handbook to follow, and I learned everything as I went along. 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.