What? You've never heard of this condition? Well, neither had I, which is what makes having an awareness month so important. I learned about this debilitating disease when my friend's daughter was diagnosed after 4 months of intermittent issues with severe vertigo, seizures, panic attacks, severe joint pain, chest pain and double vision. It was… Continue reading June Is Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month….
Every person with a disability has a story. Maybe they were born with a disability or they became disabled due to an accident or were injured serving their country. Maybe it was something that was dormant, hiding and waiting until they got older when the symptoms and disease presented itself. Maybe it was hereditary. Maybe… Continue reading Timing Is Everything….
One of my closest college friends used to say “This is college life at its best” when we were at a fun college party or event, such as the Yale Bowl (Go UCONN). Then, it was “This is after college life at its best” as we attended happy hours at Boppers, or went to Big… Continue reading Thrive, Not Just Survive….
On this particular morning, I had an argument with my 13 year old daughter before she headed off to school. That alone can throw me off balance and make my hands shake. All the frustration left over from our discussion just messes with my body. When I got to the office, I went over to… Continue reading Laughter Is The Best Medicine….
Let’s be honest. Exercising can be annoying. I really hate taking the time to fit exercise into my busy schedule. I even hate having to change into stupid workout clothes. Exercising with a disability can be extra tough. Sometimes it even sucks! But, it is so necessary. When I don’t exercise, I stagger more when… Continue reading Exercise- Don't Be Afraid to Modify
What to name my Facebook group and Blog….. Who knew it would be so difficult to come up with a name for a new Facebook group and Blog. Granted, I was probably over thinking the whole process, but I wanted to get it right. I wanted to create a Facebook group for people with disabilities,… Continue reading Finding a name for my Blog
Finding Abilities 