Discovering Self-Love and Accepting My Post-SCI Body
June 14, 2023
It is human nature to accept ourselves more readily when we see that other people accept us. I have experienced this need for validation since I was... Read MoreOur 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.
June 14, 2023
It is human nature to accept ourselves more readily when we see that other people accept us. I have experienced this need for validation since I was... Read MoreJune 6, 2023
It is February 2022. I am sitting at the gate, waiting to board my flight. My wheelchair is to the right of me, with my navy-blue backpack resting on... Read MoreJune 2, 2023
As a wheelchair user, I sometimes “stand” out in a crowd. I do not particularly enjoy this experience because I wish others had a deeper reason to... Read MoreMay 5, 2023
I have always enjoyed outdoor activities. I have been active in biking, hiking, rock climbing, camping, caving and more. Read MoreApril 30, 2023
When I was injured back in 2012, I felt like my world had turned upside down. As someone who has always been creative and loved cooking, I worried... Read MoreApril 19, 2023
Ableism is a reality everyone in the disability community will experience in their lifetime. Read MoreApril 18, 2023
“Sometimes in life, you need to hop on the plane and see where it takes you.” Read MoreApril 17, 2023
I have been a big fan of musical theater since I was a child, with the first musical I ever saw being Hairspray when I was around eight years old. 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.