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...
May 19, 2018 | Funnies, Lessons Learned, Misc, Spinal Cord Injury, Uncategorized
Continuing on with our Royal Caribbean Cruise Adventures … Day 5 – Belize Mayan Ruins 5 AM on Thursday … As the alarm clock started ringing Aaron and I groggily looked over on each other debating whether we should go explore some Mayan ruins in Belize or take the day...
May 4, 2018 | Funnies, Lessons Learned, Misc, Sex + Dating, Spinal Cord Injury, Uncategorized
Continuing on with our Royal Caribbean Cruise Adventures … We spent the first night, Sunday night, on the ship a little later than we planned dancing the night away. On Monday morning we docked in Key West, Florida for our first day’s adventure. DAY 2 – Key...