As the seasons change and the cold weather starts to blow in, my body changes quite a bit. I wonder how other people’s bodies react?
Category: Wheelchair Life
Disabilities in the Workplace
Throughout my life, I’ve noticed there’s been a stigma regarding individuals who have disabilities in the workplace. I’m very thankful to work with a company
Understanding Disabilities and Stereotypes
Stereotypes are everywhere, including in the disability world. When people see someone who is in a wheelchair, often they assume the person is completely paralyzed
Marriage Lessons I’ve Learned
On October 23rd, my husband and I celebrated our first wedding anniversary! We spent the weekend exploring a new city, having a great dinner, sipping
World Mental Health Day
In October, we celebrated World Mental Health Day. This day made me realize that there are different ways people cope with stress. I thought I’d
Hitching a Ride with Dad on Halloween
I am the father to a three year old and a five year old. Unlike most daddies, my disability means that I can’t pick them
My Experience with COVID-19
Back in September, I traveled out to California where I learned how to scuba dive and earned my certification. It was awesome. When my trip
Fall has Arrived for Wheelchair Users
If you have a spinal cord injury like me, you understand how we become cold very easily. It’s your first clue that summer is coming
Returning to School as a Disabled Adult
I have decided (after many conversations with my family) that it was time for me to return to school and pursue my graduate degree. For
Watching Scary Movies During Halloween
Some people might find me weird but honestly, I don’t like scary movies, Like, I don’t care for them at all. It’s not because the
Working on Self-Improvement
September is self-improvement month. I guess it gives us time to reflect on how we’re doing with any goals that we have made in the
Traveling to Chicago
Now that COVID-19 has calmed down somewhat, it felt okay to take a trip. My birthday just passed so I figured I go to Chicago