Since we’re in the season of embracing a new year and all the possibilities that come along with…
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
The final countdown is on, my friends. It won’t be long before Discovery Channel airs an hour-long special…
While catching up with a friend recently, I stumbled upon the next topic for this column. It was…
In the midst of all the hustle and bustle that is the holiday season, I sometimes feel an…
I’ve spent a considerable amount of time trying to come up with a topic for this week’s column,…
I’d imagine if anyone who knows me were to describe me in one sentence, it would go something…
On Being at the Mercy of Others
I almost accidentally drank chunky coffee the other day. How’s that for the introduction of all introductions? I…
I came up with the idea for this column at 5:45 a.m., when I’m usually just falling into…
One of the most frequently asked questions I receive from readers, friends, and even family members, is how I…
In May 2017, I became an auntie to a beautiful little boy named Lincoln Anthony. I’ll never forget…