Parenting Teenagers and Holding on for Dear Life
February 26, 2026
When I met Geoff, despite his spinal cord injury and paralysis, I knew he would make a great father even in our early days of dating. He was patient... 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.
Adapting and Growing As We Age
February 23, 2026
On Saturday, July 10, 1965, I worked a typical day, as I had every summer for the previous three years since graduating from high school — loading... Read More
Caring For Those Who Care For Us
February 18, 2026
“Caregiver” The word rolls off our tongues so easily: “I have a great caregiver.” “My husband is my full-time caregiver.” Read More-2.png)
How SCI Reshaped My Family
February 13, 2026
When I became a single parent to a newborn and an 11-year-old after my spinal cord injury, the future looked like a cloudy storm on the horizon. Dark... Read More
Looking Back
February 5, 2026
I just turned eighty recently. For many people, this is a celebration of a life well lived, or at least a life lived. For me it was a mixed blessing.... Read More
Cómo el trabajo remoto me abrió puertas después de mi lesión (y cómo aprendí a cambiar sin culpa)
January 13, 2026
Cuando tuve mi lesión medular, mi vida se detuvo de golpe. Yo ya era psicóloga, amaba mi profesión y siempre he sido trabajadora, independiente y... Read More
The Effort of the Holidays
December 22, 2025
The holidays are truly some of my favorite times of the year – full of laughter, reconnection, and only a little drama. I genuinely look forward to... Read More
How Disability Awareness and Rights Have Changed: 1950-2025
December 15, 2025
Most of us live in the moment, focused on our everyday lives. But the longer we live, the more our viewpoints evolve to include the past and future.... Read More-1.png)
Therapist, Father, and Paralysis
November 25, 2025
Fatherhood has been life-changing. My daughter just turned five months old, and she’s growing so fast. When I first found out my wife was pregnant, 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.