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
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.
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 More
A Thousand Cuts
July 7, 2023
I was out in my front yard trimming the hedge the other day, just snip-snip-snipping away, lost in time and space. Out of the corner of my eye I see... Read More
The To-Do List is not your Enemy
July 7, 2023
I glance around my house and see everything that needs to be done, that never-ending to-do list. I seem to get the bare minimum done, but the bigger... Read More
An Opportunity to Learn About Coaching
July 6, 2023
Communication skills do not come naturally to everyone. When you enter into a new world such as paralysis, knowing what to say and how to say it, is... 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.