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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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[](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/life-after-paralysis/how-to-derail-your-life)
Lifestyle
## [How to Derail Your Life](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/life-after-paralysis/how-to-derail-your-life)
September 23, 2022
When I hear the word “derail,” I imagine a subway car: when it’s on track, everything runs smoothly, and every person gets to where they need to be.... [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/life-after-paralysis/how-to-derail-your-life)
[](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/daily-dose/christopher-reeve-birthday)
Reeve Family
## [Honor a loved one for Christopher Reeve’s birthday](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/daily-dose/christopher-reeve-birthday)
September 23, 2022
In remembrance of Christopher Reeve’s birthday on September 25, I hope you’ll consider clicking here to make a Tribute donation to the Reeve... [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/daily-dose/christopher-reeve-birthday)
[](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/life-after-paralysis/real-life-stories-of-a-disabled-mom-summer-of-grief)
Lifestyle
## [Real Life Stories of a Disabled Mom: Summer of Grief](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/life-after-paralysis/real-life-stories-of-a-disabled-mom-summer-of-grief)
September 23, 2022
It was ingrained in me to be resilient in all parts of my life. I was taught to pick myself up, dust myself off and move on no matter what has... [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/life-after-paralysis/real-life-stories-of-a-disabled-mom-summer-of-grief)
[](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/life-after-paralysis/finding-magic-in-the-mess)
Lifestyle SCI Awareness
## [Finding Magic in the Mess](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/life-after-paralysis/finding-magic-in-the-mess)
September 22, 2022
Fall is our return to school and soccer season for each of us in different capacities, so all the bags leave with us as the day is long. Our kids... [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/life-after-paralysis/finding-magic-in-the-mess)
[](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/life-after-paralysis/how-to-gently-suggest-mental-health-therapy-to-someone)
Health
## [How to Gently Suggest Mental Health Therapy to Someone](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/life-after-paralysis/how-to-gently-suggest-mental-health-therapy-to-someone)
September 21, 2022
There is nothing worse than seeing a friend or loved one struggling with their mental health and not knowing how to help. It feels like your hands... [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/life-after-paralysis/how-to-gently-suggest-mental-health-therapy-to-someone)
[](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/daily-dose/nervous-system-recovery)
Health
## [Nervous System Recovery](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/daily-dose/nervous-system-recovery)
September 21, 2022
September is Spinal Cord Injury Awareness month. As most individuals are reading these blogs, spinal cord injury or brain injury has probably already... [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/daily-dose/nervous-system-recovery)
[](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/daily-dose/together)
SCI Awareness Relationships
## [Together](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/daily-dose/together)
September 20, 2022
In acknowledging Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month, I think it is more than appropriate to acknowledge it together with those heroes who provide... [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/daily-dose/together)
[](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/daily-dose/my-why-keri-maskell)
Team Reeve
## [My Why: Keri Maskell](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/daily-dose/my-why-keri-maskell)
September 19, 2022
On Sunday, October 9, 2022, Team Reeve will take on the Bank of America Chicago Marathon! 2021 was a great year for Team Reeve Chicago raising funds... [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/daily-dose/my-why-keri-maskell)
[](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/life-after-paralysis/reacher-grabbers-everywhere)
Lifestyle
## [Reacher-Grabbers Everywhere](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/life-after-paralysis/reacher-grabbers-everywhere)
September 16, 2022
As a para, I’m fortunate that off-the-shelf reacher-grabbers work for me, so I have a couple in my house — one next to my bed and another in a... [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/life-after-paralysis/reacher-grabbers-everywhere)
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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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