First Comes the Injury, Then Comes the Resilience
October 14, 2025
There’s a moment after injury when the body seems to refuse its familiar agreements. For some, it is right away, and for others, it could be days.... 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.
October 14, 2025
There’s a moment after injury when the body seems to refuse its familiar agreements. For some, it is right away, and for others, it could be days.... Read MoreJune 26, 2025
Last year, I was able to experience events that I never thought were possible, especially for someone like me, a black disabled woman. Not only was I... Read MoreMay 7, 2025
As a woman with a disability, I often face unique health challenges that can be overlooked in broader discussions about our health. For those of us... Read MoreDecember 19, 2024
It’s been a whirlwind of emotions over the past few months that I never imagined I would experience. My life was changed in October when I found... Read MoreOctober 1, 2024
The act of violence that leads to a spinal cord injury can happen in many ways; my experience comes from a gunshot wound inflicted during a domestic... Read MoreMay 21, 2024
Life is a journey filled with twists and turns, ups and downs, and challenges that test our strength and resilience. For some, like me, the journey... Read MoreFebruary 8, 2024
As I sit down to write about my experience going to trial against the person who tried to take my life, my mind is flooded with myriad emotions. Read MoreNovember 30, 2023
On TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube you may come across these lovely reels, videos, pictures, and moments of parents who are disabled. Parents make it... 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.