Aug 29, 2021 | Advocacy, Family, Lessons Learned, Medical, Misc, Spinal Cord Injury, Uncategorized
I’m super excited & honored to have been featured in a news story by Spectrum News on disability inclusion in light of recent events with the paralympian who was unable to bring her caregiver, her mother, to Tokyo.As I always say, Disability Doesn’t...
Aug 13, 2021 | Advocacy, Before the Accident, Lessons Learned, Medical, Misc, Sex + Dating, Spinal Cord Injury, Uncategorized
I’m super honored to have been a guest on this incredible Podcast with two amazing ladies! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/flowing-east-and-west-the-perfectly-imperfect-journey/id1546631522 Here’s the intro of what the podcast is all about –...
Aug 11, 2021 | Advocacy, Lessons Learned, Medical, Misc, Spinal Cord Injury, Uncategorized
As a C6 quadriplegic, I’ve spent the last decade perfecting strategies to improve my odds of success in getting the durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies I need from my health insurance provider. A few key pieces of equipment I have...
Jun 25, 2021 | Advocacy, Lessons Learned, Medical, Misc, Spinal Cord Injury, Uncategorized
I am often asked where I get my strength & determination to keep going when it’s one thing after another? In short, I have mentally conditioned myself over 11 years to turn my daily pain struggles into purpose with the sole ambition of helping others realize that...
Jun 3, 2021 | Advocacy, Lessons Learned, Medical, Misc, Spinal Cord Injury, Uncategorized
I’ve written numerous articles on the importance of mental health and expressing the fact that “It’s okay, to not be okay.” I believe this wholeheartedly, but often times when I find myself writing articles and reflecting back on a challenging moment or week that I...
May 3, 2021 | Advocacy, Lessons Learned, Medical, Misc, Spinal Cord Injury, Uncategorized
If you’ve ever applied to college you’ll likely remember waiting anxiously by the mailbox for that large envelope, which was filled with hopes and dreams of your acceptance letter into the school of your choice. The small envelope on the other hand, filled with...
