Love and Gratitude: My Paralysis Journey as a Medical Provider
July 17, 2023
In 2017, I acquired a level T4 spinal cord injury after a car accident. Before my accident, I often heard the phrase, “Be grateful for what you... 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.
Pregnant and Paralyzed: In Spite of Chaos
July 14, 2023
It’s a rare gift to be able to anticipate a life-changing event. That is, to be able to say, “After this, things will never be the same,” or “After... Read More
Reeve Golf Classic 2023 Honoree: Michael Levine
July 13, 2023
In 1985, Michael “Vino” Levine was spending a carefree summer attending Camp Baco Che-Naw-Wah in Minerva, NY, when a tragic car accident took the... Read More
Why Time Away from Stress Matters
July 13, 2023
On our last day of school, we entered the building where I am a teacher, and our children are middle school students. Our son was lamenting that he... Read More
Building Independence
July 12, 2023
The 4th of July is one of our family’s favorite holidays. There is the metaphorical “independence” piece for both our nation’s separation from... Read More
Uncovering the Anger Iceberg: Exploring the Depth of Emotions in Spinal Cord Injuries
July 12, 2023
Anger in the aftermath of a spinal cord injury is a natural and valid response to the significant life changes, loss of independence, and the... Read More
Cómo comprender y protegerse a sí y a otros del VRS
July 11, 2023
El VRS (virus respiratorio sincitial) es un virus que ataca al sistema respiratorio. Se lo suele considerar un virus del otoño/invierno, pero ha... Read More
Disability and Imposter Syndrome
July 11, 2023
Imposter syndrome has been something I’ve personally been working on addressing within myself. Imposter syndrome occurs when people doubt their... Read More
Human First
July 10, 2023
When Hillary Clinton ran for president in 2016, a local Spectrum reporter reached out to me and asked me to share my thoughts about the broader... 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.