Life, One Cup at a Time – a Column by Alyssa Silva

March 29, 2019March 28, 2019

It’s Not Paranoia if Germs Are Out to Get You

Columns, Life, One Cup at a Time - a Column by Alyssa Silva

If it’s all right with you, I’m going to use this week’s column to vent about something that happened over the weekend. To most, it was nothing that would ... Read more

March 22, 2019March 20, 2019

After Winter’s Thaw, We Need a Spring Cleaning for the Soul

Columns, Life, One Cup at a Time - a Column by Alyssa Silva

According to the calendar and the extra hours of sunlight we’ve been getting a feel for, a new season is finally upon us. I love the message this time ... Read more

March 15, 2019March 28, 2019

How My Service Dog Helps Break Social Barriers

Columns, Life, One Cup at a Time - a Column by Alyssa Silva

For those of you who don’t follow me on Instagram and see my absurd collection of pictures of my dogs, I have two retrievers named Wish and Vince. Vince, ... Read more

March 8, 2019March 7, 2019

What the Uphill Battle of Gaining Weight Feels Like

Columns, Life, One Cup at a Time - a Column by Alyssa Silva

One of the most dreadful, ongoing battles I’ve experienced with my doctors in recent years is my inability to gain weight. At every appointment, during every procedure, and with ... Read more

March 1, 2019February 28, 2019

Finding Balance Between My Mind and Body

Columns, Life, One Cup at a Time - a Column by Alyssa Silva

As I get set up to type this column, the rain is steadily falling from the window behind my couch. The house is quiet and the coffee is still ... Read more

February 22, 2019March 7, 2019

Outliers, Spotted Zebras, and Life with SMA

Columns, Life, One Cup at a Time - a Column by Alyssa Silva

Allow me to begin this column by traveling back in time to the days of middle school mathematics. Now, my memory may not serve me as well as it ... Read more

February 15, 2019February 14, 2019

How a Stranger’s Words Pulled Me Out of a Rut

Columns, Life, One Cup at a Time - a Column by Alyssa Silva

I always struggle with mental health at this time of year. Winter has that effect on me. Each year, I tell myself things will be different, so I map ... Read more

February 8, 2019February 12, 2019

On Hiring New Caregivers

Columns, Life, One Cup at a Time - a Column by Alyssa Silva

Recently, one of our columnists, Kevin Schaefer, took to the SMA forums to discuss his experiences with hiring new caregivers. His portrayal of what these experiences entail certainly resonated ... Read more

February 1, 2019January 30, 2019

Maintaining a Social Life Sometimes Involves Creative Thinking

Columns, Life, One Cup at a Time - a Column by Alyssa Silva

Without coming across like a total diva, I have to ask the Universe a simple question: Is it too much for a girl to get a personal assistant around ... Read more

January 25, 2019February 4, 2019

Reflections After My 10th Spinraza Injection

Columns, Life, One Cup at a Time - a Column by Alyssa Silva

“Are you comfortable, Alyssa?” my surgeon asked while gently leaning over me as I lay on my left side. My quick-witted response assured her there was nothing comforting about ... Read more

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