A Weekend Getaway Requires Meticulous Planning
“Raise your hand if your return to reality has been a struggle.” That was the text I received moments after…
Articles by Alyssa Silva
Why I Skipped My Column Last Week
In case you missed it, I skipped writing a column last Friday. I wouldn’t say it was by choice, even…
What Fuels Me Amid the Stress of Planning a Fundraiser
As I write this column, only 11 days are left before my nonprofit organization hosts its 10th annual gala…
Why I View My Life As a Deck of Cards
There’s a famous quote by Randy Pausch in his book “The Last Lecture“ that says, “We cannot change the…
Life in the Fast Lane Leaves Me Struggling to Keep Up
The title of this column may be a tad deceiving — so allow me to clarify. My wheelchair only goes…
I Wish That Living with My Complicated Kind of ‘Normal’ Were Easier
Sometimes, I wish it were easier. I wish it were easier for doctors to pinpoint the root cause of my…
Curiosity and Sweet Moments Build Special Bonds
As I was staring at a blank screen preparing to write this column, my little cousins…
Driving to Faraway Coffee Shops While Learning to Honor My Good Days
Out of context, telling people that I willingly drive for an hour to get a good cup of coffee sounds…
Small Spinraza Changes Yielded Big Results
I believe that the smallest changes can often yield the most impactful results. Someday when you reflect on your life’s…
Let’s Foster More Acceptance
Last summer, I wrote about how having SMA is apparently an open invitation for people to stare at me.