28 Sep, 2022
What It Was Like Taking Dance Lessons With Cerebral Palsy
When my boyfriend suggested signing us up for a dance lesson at the local dance studio, I felt hesitant. Aside from just under two years…
26 Sep, 2022
The 'Paper Plane' Journeys That Help Me Cope With Multiple Sclerosis
What do you do when you don’t fit in the box? When you are not like everyone else? How do you find solace? Everything and…
22 Sep, 2022
How to Be a Good Pet Parent (Even When Your Depression Makes It Hard)
Having an emotional support animal is very helpful for a lot of people’s mental health. It’s a source of unconditional love, goofy antics, and cuddles…
19 Sep, 2022
A Cell Phone Which Became a Lifeline to the Outside World
I’m taking a break from talking directly about strokes and other TBIs to discussing something related. We take for granted credit cards and Kleenex if…
06 Aug, 2022
Stroke and Gut: There’s a Connection
I have a sensitive stomach, and ever since my stroke, more sensitive, which I didn’t think was possible. I wanted to know WHY! In other words, is there…
03 Aug, 2022
Staying Out of a Nursing Home
Today I got a splinter in my sound hand as I walked down my front steps while holding onto a wooden railing. Thank God I…