Nov 15, 2024 | Advocacy, Lessons Learned, Misc, Professional, Spinal Cord Injury, Uncategorized
For many that know me, I simply love to write. I think in writing. I wake up in the middle of the night and take notes. Now, I appreciate this is probably not brilliant for my sleep cycles, but it’s the way I’m wired.2024, wow, it has been a year on the go...
Oct 3, 2024 | Advocacy, Family, Lessons Learned, Misc, Spinal Cord Injury, Uncategorized
I spent several weeks with friends and family living my best life in Costa Rica on an incredible trip engaging in Whitewater rafting, meditating, zip lining, and so many adventures with family. I have received so many private messages on how irresponsible it is for me...
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...
Oct 15, 2023 | Advocacy, Family, Lessons Learned, Medical, Misc, Professional, Spinal Cord Injury, Uncategorized
I preface this article by saying first and foremost: I am very Quirky. I find humor even when I’m chained up to a literal hospital bed in China after spinal surgery. I find hope where I didn’t know it existed. I love to help other human beings through incredibly tough...
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,...
