All my life I’ve been freakishly in tune with my body. It sounds like a great quality to have, right?…
Alyssa Silva
Alyssa Silva is a writer based out of Providence, Rhode Island. She was diagnosed with SMA type 1 in 1991 when she was just 5 months old. Aside from writing, Alyssa is the chief creative officer for an intimates brand and runs a small business selling her artwork. In her free time, you can find her canceling plans to hang out with her golden retrievers, watching reruns of "The Office," and convincing others why Taylor Swift is the greatest of all time.
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Articles by Alyssa Silva
As I write this, I’ve been home for 11 days. Actually, let me rephrase that. I haven’t left this house…
For the past few weeks, social media feeds have been inundated with posts about the #10yearchallenge. It’s a way…
This time of year is my family’s time to shine — literally. Our house sits on a hill on a…
I was recently strolling through the best-sellers section of a bookstore and couldn’t remember the last time I had set…
In this season of giving thanks, I keep reflecting on the importance of gratitude. Gratitude greatly impacts our lives, but…
It is truly the most wonderful time of the year. As you read these words, I hope that you are…
Last weekend, my friends and I celebrated my 29th birthday with a brunch that was arguably too classy for us…
It has been a bizarre week in the Silva household. Come to think of it, “stressful” may be a better…
“Houston, we’re not in kindergarten anymore,” I said as we looked at our reflections in the mirror. My hair was…