I don’t even know where to start with this post. I can’t believe it’s already been 11 years, but at the same time, my accident seemed like ages ago! I’m starting to forget what life was like as an able-bodied person. Sure, I remember my cheerleading and lacrosse days, not having to worry about how…
Read More 11 Years Post InjuryThis trip started out like any other – a way to advocate for the disability community. I planned, I packed, and then I got on the road. I will talk about my flight experience in a different post, but let’s just say it’s always something new when flying. But, given what could go wrong, this…
Read More Roll on Capitol Hill 2018Have you ever been out somewhere, needing to go to the bathroom and find yourself with nowhere to go? Chances are, if you are a fellow wheelchair user, you have found yourself in this predicament. Inaccessibility is an inevitable problem. Barriers are everywhere. This has happened to me multiple times, and I suspect it will…
Read More Bathroom InaccessibilityI know, I know, I know. I have been MIA lately from posting updates here. The plan is to get better at it, so I know I will. Truth is, I have been taking some time to do some self-care and reflect on my journey so far and the direction that I want to take…
Read More Direction of the BlogGetting outside and doing something that you enjoy is just one way to improve your health. I had the opportunity to learn about container gardening and raised bed gardening, and it definitely made me want to try. Have you heard about it? Wouldn’t it be really neat to grow your own fruits and vegetables and…
Read More Container GardeningEven though my body is paralyzed from my upper waist down, and I have no function or feeling below the level of my injury, my body still has its own way of alerting me when something is wrong. A lot of systems are controlled by the autonomic nervous system. So, before I talk about listening…
Read More Listen To Your BodyIf you have a spinal cord injury, chances are you have a neurogenic bowel. Because of this, we don’t go like everyone else (duh). But, what really does that mean? I’ve had my SCI for a little over 10 years now, and I don’t really know what that means. Today, I’m going to START exploring…
Read More Neurogenic BowelIt’s winter time here in Northeast Ohio and because of that, getting outside to go anywhere is nearly impossible sometimes. But, in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle, we must move or do some type of exercise every single day. Exercise from a wheelchair perspective is definitely harder than an “able-body.” But, it’s not…
Read More Exercise and MovementEvery house will be different, especially for each individual in need, but I thought I would share the home modifications that I had to do in my house when I moved it. Disclosure: There are some affiliate links below, but these are all products I highly recommend. I won’t put anything on this page…
Read More Home ModificationsThe definition of independence leaves room for interpretation. Which is a good thing after a traumatic event, such as a spinal cord injury. Read on to learn more. Disclosure: There are some affiliate links below, but these are all products I highly recommend. I won’t put anything on this page that I haven’t verified…
Read More Redefining Independence