Crying at a random gas station in rural New Hampshire was on my long list of things I…
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
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…
For a good chunk of last year, I dreaded when people asked how I was doing. To an…
Over the past weekend, pictures from the annual candle lighting for SMA that took place on Aug. 11…
It seems like just yesterday I was living in a perpetual state of chaos. My life was going…
The past four weeks have taught me some hard lessons, which came as no surprise. I’m the type…
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…
What is the first thing you do when introduced to someone? You start off with a simple greeting,…
Fears, Friends, and Sound Advice
Today’s column is brought to you by the gratitude I hold in my heart for friends who give…