How to Derail Your Life
September 23, 2022
When I hear the word “derail,” I imagine a subway car: when it’s on track, everything runs smoothly, and every person gets to where they need to be.... 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.
Advice on Dealing with People
August 18, 2022
At the end of this month, I’ll be celebrating 17 years since an accident that left me paralyzed and in a wheelchair. I’ve learned a few lessons since... Read More
The Power of Expectations
August 8, 2022
Do you think your thoughts have the power to influence how other people – or animals – act? Can your expectations change the outcome of someone... Read More
Conquering Normal
July 11, 2022
Normalization, or the phenomena of regarding behaviors and ideas that fall outside social norms as “normal,” is crucial to how we move about the... Read More
Dreaming and Achieving
June 13, 2022
I made a new friend last week while I was riding my handcycle. She asked me what I do for work that allows me to ride my bike at 1 pm on a Tuesday... Read More
How to Improve Your Life With Little Effort
June 8, 2022
More than ever (or so it seems), our culture is obsessed with improvement. We’ve become obsessed with improving ourselves, improving the people... Read More
Take a Break
May 27, 2022
A few weeks ago, I told my husband, “I think I’m getting too old to do things.” This was after my (comparably, very relaxing) day of work and an... Read More
Spending Your Attention Allowance
May 19, 2022
There are a lot of things I wish I could give more of my attention to (the news, what people are doing, what they’re thinking), but I can’t. I just... 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.