Defining You
September 1, 2023
For the first year or so after an accident that left me paralyzed in a wheelchair, my disability was in the driver’s seat. That was necessary to help... 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.
Find Humor In It
August 17, 2023
I used to think about my disability as a hurdle to overcome and something people have to surmount before they can get to know me. Especially after I... Read More
The Plight of Productivity
July 21, 2023
In 2017, I quit my job at a bank to pursue my passion of authorship. Said another way, I walked away from a reliable paycheck, health insurance, and... Read More
Pregnant and Paralyzed: In Spite of Chaos
July 14, 2023
It’s a rare gift to be able to anticipate a life-changing event. That is, to be able to say, “After this, things will never be the same,” or “After... Read More
Pregnant And Paralyzed: Lessons Pregnancy Taught Me
June 12, 2023
There was a time after my accident when I thought my disability meant that boys won’t find me attractive. I was actually pursued by a man – an... Read More
Pregnant And Paralyzed: A Worthwhile Sacrifice
June 9, 2023
When we were dating, I remember telling my now-husband: “I don’t think I want to be pregnant because I don’t want to put my body through that.” Read More
Pregnant and Paralyzed: A Restful Race to the Finish
May 30, 2023
I’ve been paralyzed/dependent on a wheelchair for 17 years. There are still more than a few times my parents or someone close will look at me and... Read More
Pregnant and Paralyzed: A Worthwhile Sacrifice
May 18, 2023
When we were dating, I remember telling my now-husband, "I don’t think I want to be pregnant because I don’t want to put my body through that.” It... Read More-1.png)
Pregnant and Paralyzed: Making Adjustments
April 28, 2023
I’ve been paralyzed for 17 years, and I feel like I have my disability under control; there’s not much that I haven’t seen or that I can’t overcome. 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.