Something you may not know about me is that I have a tendency to make a lot of impulsive decisions.
Articles by Alyssa Silva
As I was leaving a doctor appointment a few months ago, I reached my breaking point. In fairness, it was…
While I can’t speak on behalf of every medical professional I’ve come across in my lifetime (truth be told, that’d…
A few years ago, I wrote about the need for more understanding and awareness about disability. No matter how…
Making friends as an adult is hard. At least, it always has been for me. After all, I’m an introvert.
Ed. note: This column was written in collaboration with fellow columnist Halsey Blocher for SMA Awareness Month. Read about her…
For as long as I can remember, I have participated in the SMA community in some way. Whether it was…
Even though I’ve been disabled all my life, I had never heard of Disability Pride Month until I scrolled…
Recently, someone I know commented, “Alyssa doesn’t let her disease define her.” I absolutely understood where they were coming from.
If I had to choose the top three places I frequented prior to the pandemic, they would be the local…