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title: Voices From The Community | Spinal Cord Injury & Paralysis | Garrison Redd
description: My name is Garrison Redd. I am a T-12 paraplegic born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. Feel free to email me at garrisonredd36@gmail.com or message me on Instagram @garrisonredd.
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# 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.
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[ National Paralysis Resource Center](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/what-i-have-learned-about-living-with-a-spinal-cord-injury-a-reflection)
Mental Health
## [What I Have Learned about Living with a Spinal Cord Injury: A Reflection](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/what-i-have-learned-about-living-with-a-spinal-cord-injury-a-reflection)
February 5, 2024
Living with a spinal cord injury has been a profound journey that has taught me some valuable life lessons. One key lesson is resilience - facing... [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/what-i-have-learned-about-living-with-a-spinal-cord-injury-a-reflection)
[ National Paralysis Resource Center](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/enhancing-quality-of-life-after-a-spinal-cord-injury)
## [Enhancing Quality of Life After A Spinal Cord Injury](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/enhancing-quality-of-life-after-a-spinal-cord-injury)
January 5, 2024
The journey after a spinal cord injury is unique to everyone, and it is crucial to tailor my suggestions to your personal preferences and specific... [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/enhancing-quality-of-life-after-a-spinal-cord-injury)
[ National Paralysis Resource Center](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/how-to-improve-your-transfer-skills)
## [How to Improve Your Transfer Skills](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/how-to-improve-your-transfer-skills)
October 25, 2023
Being able to transfer is one of the essential skills you have to continuously improve being a person living with a spinal cord injury. Of course,... [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/how-to-improve-your-transfer-skills)
[ National Paralysis Resource Center](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/violencia-armada-y-cómo-vivir-con-una-lesión-de-médula-espinal)
## [Violencia armada y cómo vivir con una lesión de médula espinal](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/violencia-armada-y-cómo-vivir-con-una-lesión-de-médula-espinal)
October 12, 2023
Vivir con una lesión de médula espinal debido a una violencia armada es un problema que afecta a muchas comunidades urbanas en los Estados Unidos.... [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/violencia-armada-y-cómo-vivir-con-una-lesión-de-médula-espinal)
[ National Paralysis Resource Center](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/staying-fit-while-living-with-a-spinal-cord-injury)
## [Staying Fit While Living with a Spinal Cord Injury](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/staying-fit-while-living-with-a-spinal-cord-injury)
May 19, 2023
Are you struggling with getting back into shape after you sustained a spinal cord injury? Well, you are not alone. Many of us, after our injury,... [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/staying-fit-while-living-with-a-spinal-cord-injury)
[](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/tips-adaptive-sports-and-recreation)
## [My Tips for Adaptive Sports and Recreation](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/tips-adaptive-sports-and-recreation)
May 4, 2023
For anyone living with a spinal cord injury (SCI), one of the best things you can do post-injury is to join an adaptive sports club or team. [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/tips-adaptive-sports-and-recreation)
[ National Paralysis Resource Center](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/bladder-control-after-a-spinal-cord-injury)
## [Bladder Control after a Spinal Cord Injury](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/bladder-control-after-a-spinal-cord-injury)
February 10, 2023
Bladder control and maintenance are very important after a Spinal Cord Injury. As a person living with a Spinal Cord Injury for the last 17 years, I... [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/bladder-control-after-a-spinal-cord-injury)
[ National Paralysis Resource Center](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/transitioning-to-home)
## [Transitioning to Home](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/transitioning-to-home)
February 7, 2023
Transitioning home after a spinal cord injury can be difficult for many reasons. Some may need to make home modifications, some may need durable... [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/transitioning-to-home)
[](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/life-after-paralysis/how-to-stay-active-during-the-winter-with-a-spinal-cord-injury)
Adaptive Fitness
## [How to Stay Active during the winter with a Spinal Cord Injury](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/life-after-paralysis/how-to-stay-active-during-the-winter-with-a-spinal-cord-injury)
November 22, 2022
Living with a spinal cord injury can be very difficult during the winter months. I am currently going on the 17th winter that I have been living with... [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/life-after-paralysis/how-to-stay-active-during-the-winter-with-a-spinal-cord-injury)
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The opinions expressed in these blogs are the author's own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation.
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