Maintaining an Attitude of Gratitude
May 16, 2024
When I was lying in the hospital bed after my accident, I had just been told the severity of my injury and that I would probably never walk again. As... 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.
May 16, 2024
When I was lying in the hospital bed after my accident, I had just been told the severity of my injury and that I would probably never walk again. As... Read MoreFebruary 20, 2024
A diagnosis of paralysis changes how people live. Relationships, health, jobs, and financial situations are altered. For some, the incident that... Read MoreFebruary 15, 2024
I gave birth to my son, Malachi, in April of last year. Childbirth was the most simultaneously great and challenging thing I’ve been through since a... 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 MoreFebruary 5, 2024
Living with a spinal cord injury has been a profound journey that has taught me some valuable life lessons. One key lesson is resilience - facing... Read MoreJanuary 30, 2024
People with a spinal cord injury (SCI) are at a heightened risk of severe COVID-19 symptoms. Because COVID-19 attacks the lungs, those with decreased... Read MoreJanuary 16, 2024
‘’I woke up and I couldn't feel my legs.’’ This is what I said on May 6, 2016. You see, on this day I had a massive stroke that paralyzed me from the... Read MoreJanuary 9, 2024
My parents will tell you I’ve been a worrier my whole life. I worried about coloring out of the lines as a child or not getting straight As through... Read MoreDecember 29, 2023
Maintaining your mental health takes practice. Learning healthy skills to support and improve your well-being is possible with the help of loved... 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.