‘It’s Go Time’: A Different Kind of Physical Therapy
Heavy goggles cling tightly to my eyes as I try to keep my balance on my mother’s lap. Even though…
Articles by Alyssa Silva
Feeling Grateful in Unexpected Ways
Do you ever have moments when a wave of gratitude hits you in the last place you’d expect? They are…
Celebrating Friendships and Beautiful Sunsets
Driving home from Boston one evening, I witnessed the sky paint a vibrant sunset as we cruised down the highway.
Reaching the End of My Spinraza Cycle
A good way for me to gauge whether or not I’m due for another Spinraza (nusinersen) treatment isn’t by looking…
My Brother’s Earliest Memory of SMA Crushed Me
I recently asked my brother, Adam, what his earliest memories of SMA are. At the time of…
Instagram Gem Redefines What Rest Means to Me
Do you ever hop on social media and come across a post you feel was written for you,…
It’s Not Paranoia if Germs Are Out to Get You
If it’s all right with you, I’m going to use this week’s column to vent about something that…
After Winter’s Thaw, We Need a Spring Cleaning for the Soul
According to the calendar and the extra hours of sunlight we’ve been getting a feel for, a new…
How My Service Dog Helps Break Social Barriers
For those of you who don’t follow me on Instagram and see my absurd collection of…
What the Uphill Battle of Gaining Weight Feels Like
One of the most dreadful, ongoing battles I’ve experienced with my doctors in recent years is my inability…