To: Me, From: Me: A Letter to My Past Self
August 8, 2023
I know what you are thinking: “How did I get here?” 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.
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
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 More
A Reflection on Interdependence
June 28, 2023
Lately, I have reflected on the importance of interdependence. Read More
Discovering Self-Love and Accepting My Post-SCI Body
June 14, 2023
It is human nature to accept ourselves more readily when we see that other people accept us. I have experienced this need for validation since I was... Read More.png)
Tips and Tricks for Traveling with a Disability
June 6, 2023
It is February 2022. I am sitting at the gate, waiting to board my flight. My wheelchair is to the right of me, with my navy-blue backpack resting on... Read More.png)
In the Spotlight as Ms. Wheelchair Iowa
June 2, 2023
As a wheelchair user, I sometimes “stand” out in a crowd. I do not particularly enjoy this experience because I wish others had a deeper reason to... Read More
The opinions expressed in these blogs are the author's own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation.