It’s Time for More Understanding
I think I can speak for the majority of the disability community when I say that we all…
Articles by Alyssa Silva
Creating a Silver Lining to Every Story
Last week, I wrote about the harsh reality that sometimes is SMA. I retold the story…
SMA May Win Some Battles, but It’ll Never Win the War
Crying at a random gas station in rural New Hampshire was on my long list of things I…
What the School System Taught Me About Advocacy
Between back-to-school commercials, first-day-of-school posts, and college-move-in-day pictures, this time of year always has me reminiscing about my…
When Times Are Tough, at the Very Least, Say Something
For a good chunk of last year, I dreaded when people asked how I was doing. To an…
The Power of Social Media in the SMA Community
Over the past weekend, pictures from the annual candle lighting for SMA that took place on Aug. 11…
Why I Wouldn’t Change a Thing During Fundraising Season
It seems like just yesterday I was living in a perpetual state of chaos. My life was going…
After Hard Lessons Come New Beginnings
The past four weeks have taught me some hard lessons, which came as no surprise. I’m the type…
The Day I Was Reminded of SMA’s Unpredictability
Can I get a show of hands of all the folks who agree that living with SMA can be…
Think Before You Stare
There’s a paperweight that sits on my desk that reads, “People are going to stare. Make it worth…