Autumn Brings a Bittersweet Feeling
It is truly the most wonderful time of the year. As you read these words, I hope that you are…
Articles by Alyssa Silva
From Hospital Stays to Grateful Days
Last weekend, my friends and I celebrated my 29th birthday with a brunch that was arguably too classy for us…
Faced with the Unexpected, My Family Had to Break Our ‘Sick Rules’
It has been a bizarre week in the Silva household. Come to think of it, “stressful” may be a better…
On Fulfilling My Role as Maid of Honor
“Houston, we’re not in kindergarten anymore,” I said as we looked at our reflections in the mirror. My hair was…
Embarking on the Journey to Find a New Wheelchair
“I was once the proud owner of a Jaguar,” is one of my go-to statements whenever I play “two truths…
Finding Humor in Stinky Situations
I always get hit with a wave of back-to-school nostalgia when September creeps up on the calendar. The days…
Spinraza Has Impacted My Life More Than I Thought
Lying on my couch one day in late August, I thought about how the previous weeks had been unexpectedly challenging.
How a Cup of Tea Helps Me to Grieve the Absence of a Caregiver
Over the winter, I drank a piping hot cup of ginger tea every night before bed.
Why I Have Such a Strong Affinity for Football
If you are an avid football fan like me, I have great news. We don’t have to endure a Sunday…
On Letting Joy and Pain Coexist
Last weekend, my cousin, sister-in-law, and I had a girls’ night out. We picked a spot in a cute, historic…