--- title: Voices From The Community | Spinal Cord Injury & Paralysis (127) description: Voices From The Community offers stories from the spinal cord injury and paralysis community, updates from the Reeve Foundation, and breaking news on SCI research. (127) --- [Community](https://www.christopherreeve.org/community) [Voices From The Community | Spinal Cord Injury & Paralysis (127)](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/page/127) # 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. [Latest from our community](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en) [Reeve Round Up](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en?cat=reeve-round-up) [Life After Paralysis](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en?cat=life-after-paralysis) [Research](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en?cat=research) Close Filters Lifestyle Health Español EmpowHer Stories Caregiving Advocacy and Policy News Quality of Life Grantee Spotlight Relationships SCI Awareness Hope Happens Here Team Reeve Mental Health Peer & Family Support Program Spotlight Travel Community Spotlight Reeve Summit Adaptive Fitness Events Assistive Technology Community Education Accessible College Reeve Family Emergency Preparedness Donor Spotlight Employment Military / Veterans Pediatrics Reeve Collaborators International Team LeGrand Show all tags Apply Filters Clear Filters Close Filters [![](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/greta_dance-1-1-1.jpg)](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/life-after-paralysis/looking-up-to-daddy-even-when-he-is-extra-short) Caregiving ## [Looking up to Daddy even when he is extra short - Blog](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/life-after-paralysis/looking-up-to-daddy-even-when-he-is-extra-short) June 14, 2019 I always giggle when reminded of the very first time I introduced Geoff to my mom. We were still “just friends” at this point, but the word... [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/life-after-paralysis/looking-up-to-daddy-even-when-he-is-extra-short) [![](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/David-Herz-1-1-1.jpg)](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/daily-dose/peer-spotlight-david-h) Peer & Family Support Program Spotlight Caregiving ## [Peer Spotlight: David H. - Blog](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/daily-dose/peer-spotlight-david-h) June 12, 2019 Two months after his wife, Lucy, got sick, David found himself in a very dark place. [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/daily-dose/peer-spotlight-david-h) [![](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/tr-Jul-06-2022-05-00-57-16-PM-Jul-06-2022-08-11-51-62-PM-Oct-25-2022-08-00-27-9195-PM-Nov-21-2022-08-44-06-1195-PM.gif)](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/daily-dose/blog-two-managing-a-personal-care-attendant-pca) Health ## [Managing a Personal Care Attendant (PCA) - Blog](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/daily-dose/blog-two-managing-a-personal-care-attendant-pca) June 11, 2019 Properly managing your caregiver is the key to creating a positive environment and relationship. Because you rely on your PCA for many personal... [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/daily-dose/blog-two-managing-a-personal-care-attendant-pca) [![](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/tr-Jul-06-2022-05-00-57-16-PM-Jul-06-2022-08-11-51-62-PM-Oct-25-2022-08-00-27-9195-PM-Nov-21-2022-08-44-06-1195-PM.gif)](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/daily-dose/selecting-and-hiring-a-pca) Health Caregiving ## [Selecting and hiring a PCA - Blog](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/daily-dose/selecting-and-hiring-a-pca) June 4, 2019 The prospect of searching for a personal care attendant (PCA) may seem like a daunting task. And while some enlist a trusted friend or family member,... [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/daily-dose/selecting-and-hiring-a-pca) [![inhale, exhale letters](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/hubfs/Use%20for%20FB%20featured%20image%20on%20blogs%20(48)-1.png) National Paralysis Resource Center](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/life-after-paralysis/breathing-differences-between-children-and-adults) Caregiving ## [Breathing Differences Between Children and Adults](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/life-after-paralysis/breathing-differences-between-children-and-adults) June 3, 2019 Children are not miniature adults. There are differences in the thinking and development of a child but also in the way a child’s body functions... [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/life-after-paralysis/breathing-differences-between-children-and-adults) [![](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Zack-and-bro-1-1-1.jpg)](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/life-after-paralysis/traveling-with-a-quadriplegic-amber-collie) Travel Caregiving ## [Traveling with a quadriplegic](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/life-after-paralysis/traveling-with-a-quadriplegic-amber-collie) May 28, 2019 In my last blog I talked about my son Zack Collie graduating from High school and College after being paralyzed at the age of 15. [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/life-after-paralysis/traveling-with-a-quadriplegic-amber-collie) [![](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/tr-Jul-06-2022-05-01-56-98-PM-4-3-3.gif) National Paralysis Resource Center](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/life-after-paralysis/types-of-mental-health-issues) Health ## [Types of Mental Health Issues](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/life-after-paralysis/types-of-mental-health-issues) May 20, 2019 Mental health is a quality of general well-being where people recognize their own potential, cope with the typical stressors of life, work... [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/life-after-paralysis/types-of-mental-health-issues) [![](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Goldemeier_2-1-1-1.jpeg)](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/daily-dose/is-story-of-impact-alex-goldmeier) Health ## [IS story of impact: Alex Goldmeier](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/daily-dose/is-story-of-impact-alex-goldmeier) May 13, 2019 Debbie Goldmeier will never forget the early morning call phone call that is every parent’s worst fear. Her youngest son, Alex, had been in a skiing... [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/daily-dose/is-story-of-impact-alex-goldmeier) [![](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/pain-management_snapshot-1-1-1.png)](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/daily-dose/assessing-pain-management-while-living-with-paralysis) Health ## [Assessing pain management while living with paralysis - Blog](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/daily-dose/assessing-pain-management-while-living-with-paralysis) May 3, 2019 Pain is a frequent problem for a good portion of individuals living with paralysis and can interfere significantly with daily life. There are many... 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