Nov 29, 2023 | Advocacy, Funnies, Lessons Learned, Medical, Misc, Spinal Cord Injury, Uncategorized
Things have been challenging in my care life at the moment. I am going to leave it at that and just say that everyone is doing the best they can despite unforeseen circumstances. With that said, I have some of my beautiful caregivers coming in the morning to help....
Nov 13, 2023 | Advocacy, Lessons Learned, Medical, Misc, Professional, Spinal Cord Injury, Uncategorized
Despite my quirky exterior and rosy attitude as many seem to comment on, I, too, really struggle at times. Honestly, who doesn’t? It’s human nature.Many of you know my life’s purpose and mission is to help other humans in a range of different capacities, but...
Sep 12, 2023 | Advocacy, Before the Accident, Lessons Learned, Medical, Professional, Spinal Cord Injury, Uncategorized
Many of you may not know this, but I spent the first 7 years after my accident in and out of hospitals with multiple surgeries including multiple life-threatening pressure sores, spinal cysts, pulmonary embolism’s, hyperthyroidism, osteoporosis, cervical cancer,...
Jul 21, 2023 | Advocacy, Funnies, Lessons Learned, Medical, Misc, Professional, Spinal Cord Injury, Uncategorized
As we approach the end of Disability Pride Awareness Month this July, I am reminded of the fragility of living my life as a quadriplegic and all that I’ve been through. I’ve actually been thinking quite a lot about certain conversations involving tremendous giggling...
May 23, 2023 | Advocacy, Lessons Learned, Medical, Misc, Spinal Cord Injury, Uncategorized
In 2020, I was eligible for a new power wheelchair. I worked tirelessly to make the medical necessity argument for a power seat elevator. My private insurance carrier denied me. I spent months appealing only to receive the dreaded letter titled “Final Adverse...