Life Before and After Spinraza, Part 1
If I asked you right now to tell me what your life’s defining moments were, what would you…
Articles by Alyssa Silva
When Life Gave Me Lemons
“When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” We’ve all heard this saying. It has been repeated and engraved…
When Hospital Roles Are Reversed
“All right, Alyssa, let’s see how quickly we can do this,” I shouted to my assistant, who conveniently…
What You Can Learn Living in the Eye of the Storm
Did you know that when buffalo sense a storm coming, they run into it? I recently took a writing course,…
Why You Should Embrace Your Struggles
In promising to be as open and honest with you at all times, I must preface this column by telling…
The Pros and Cons of Traveling in a Wheelchair
I don’t know about you, but this time of the year always has me daydreaming of some sort of tropical…
Hello, Join Me: Introducing ‘Life, One Cup at a Time’
Let’s imagine you and I are enjoying a delicious cup of coffee right now. Around us are people engrossed in…