Aug 1, 2018 | Funnies, Lessons Learned, Medical, Sex + Dating, Spinal Cord Injury, Uncategorized
…If only air travel for a complete C6 quadriplegic paralyzed from the chest down were so easy! Since my accident nearly 8 years ago I have flown a handful of times. Most of my flying expeditions consisted of me moving across the world to China back in...
Jul 25, 2018 | Before the Accident, Family, Lessons Learned, Medical, Spinal Cord Injury, Uncategorized
When we are growing up we are faced with all kinds of choices a consequences and as children that we are blissfully unaware of. Do we want a cookie or a doughnut? If we finish our vegetables then we get dessert; if we go to bed early than mommy...
Jul 5, 2018 | Funnies, Lessons Learned, Misc, Sex + Dating, Spinal Cord Injury
Several months ago my boyfriend and I were set to celebrate our two-year anniversary of being together. We wanted to take our first solo vacation somewhere tropical and most importantly we wanted to do it alone. Needless-to-say I was quite nervous at the prospect of...
Jun 28, 2018 | Funnies, Lessons Learned, Medical, Misc, Sex + Dating, Spinal Cord Injury, Uncategorized
Who knew that my first serious long-term adult relationship would be after my spinal cord injury? I certainly did not! I was always the type of girl to have 1 foot in a relationship and 1 foot out in my 20’s. When I would break up with the guy I would usually move...
Jun 13, 2018 | Family, Lessons Learned, Medical, Misc, Spinal Cord Injury, Uncategorized
Over the years I have spoken with dozens and dozens of fellow quadriplegics who seem to share in the story of having their caregivers leave without notice, emotionally abuse them, physically abuse them, and so many other horrifying tales. If you know me or have read...
May 31, 2018 | Lessons Learned, Medical, Misc, Spinal Cord Injury, Uncategorized
First … A happy picture to make you smile before diving into the heavy stuff! Assisted Suicide – No doubt a highly controversial topic in our society today, especially if one is religious! I am going to approach this topic from my personal perspective. I realize this...
