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# 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.

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[![women holding her arms ](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/hubfs/Blog%20Mayo%202023.jpg) National Paralysis Resource Center](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/quería-ser-mam)

Español

## [Quería ser mamá, pero la vida tenía otros planes](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/quería-ser-mam)

May 12, 2023

 ¿Se puede tener hijos después de una lesión medular espinal? Si se puede. Los métodos son muchos, el dinero y la suerte juegan un papel muy... [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/quería-ser-mam)

[![Tyra with her daughter and son](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/hubfs/Tyra%20Randle%20and%20her%20daughter%20and%20son.jpg) National Paralysis Resource Center](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/my-purpose-my-peace)

## [My Purpose and My Peace](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/my-purpose-my-peace)

May 12, 2023

 Being a mother is one of the most rewarding experiences in life. It brings joy, love, and happiness, but it also comes with its challenges. When you... [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/my-purpose-my-peace)

[![Sharon Malone Photo 3](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/hubfs/Sharon%20Malone%20Photo%203.jpg) National Paralysis Resource Center](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/sharon-malone)

Peer & Family Support Program Spotlight

## [Peer & Family Support Spotlight: Sharon Malone](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/sharon-malone)

May 12, 2023

 When Sharon Malone sustained a T5 incomplete and a T12 complete spinal cord injury in a 2012 car accident, all she could think about was how she... [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/sharon-malone)

[![Tim Gilmer](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/hubfs/blog-authors/AuthorTimGilmer836480.png) National Paralysis Resource Center](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/23-years-of-working-remotely)

## [Lessons from 23 Years of Working Remotely](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/23-years-of-working-remotely)

May 11, 2023

 From October of 2000 until this day in 2023, I have worked remotely. Before then, I taught writing and disability media classes at community colleges... [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/23-years-of-working-remotely)

[![pneumonia ](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/hubfs/pneumonia%20social.png) National Paralysis Resource Center](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/avoiding-pneumonia)

Health

## [Avoiding Pneumonia](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/avoiding-pneumonia)

May 10, 2023

 Pneumonia is often thought about as a winter disease, but it can occur at any time in anyone. Individuals who have compromised breathing due to... [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/avoiding-pneumonia)

[![holding hands](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/hubfs/Blog%20Abril%202023%20As%C3%AD%20vivo%20el%20dolor%20neurop%C3%A1tico%20de%20mi%20esposo.png) National Paralysis Resource Center](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/dolor-neuropático-de-mi-esposo)

Español

## [Así vivo el dolor neuropático de mi esposo](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/dolor-neuropático-de-mi-esposo)

May 9, 2023

 ¿Conocen el dolor neuropático crónico? Yo sí; lo vivo a través de mi esposo todos los días. Es muy difícil ver a tu ser querido sufrir de dolor... [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/dolor-neuropático-de-mi-esposo)

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EmpowHer Stories

## [Doors](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/doors)

May 9, 2023

 Doors have been the bane of my existence recently. For many people, doors symbolize beginnings. Opening a door symbolizes entering a magical world or... [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/doors)

[![pills ](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/pills%20490.jpeg) National Paralysis Resource Center](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/opioid-epidemic)

Health

## [Opioid Epidemic and Potential Unknowing Involvement](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/opioid-epidemic)

May 5, 2023

 The use of opioid drugs and synthetic opioids has become an issue for many individuals. Usually prescribed for pain, they have become commonplace in... [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/opioid-epidemic)

[![Tisha ](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/hubfs/590%20new%20website%20(13).png) National Paralysis Resource Center](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/journey-underground)

EmpowHer Stories

## [My Journey Back Underground](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/journey-underground)

May 5, 2023

 I have always enjoyed outdoor activities. I have been active in biking, hiking, rock climbing, camping, caving and more. [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/journey-underground)

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The opinions expressed in these blogs are the author's own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation.

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