Should I Get a Puppy? That’s a Tough Question to Answer
The best advice I could ever give someone is simple: Get more dogs. I guess if cats are more your…
Articles by Alyssa Silva
Managing My Physical Health Takes a Huge Mental Toll
I got out of my van at the hospital for what felt like the millionth time that month, and I…
SMA Is Part of My Identity, and I’m Proud of It
I came close to starting my first-ever Facebook war recently. Well, not exactly. My conscience quickly kicked in and my…
I’m Challenging Myself to Set Goals in the New Year
I’ve never been the type of person to set goals. I realize how this could be misconstrued. But the truth…
Learning Patience, Communication Was Crucial as SMA Progressed
I once knocked over our Christmas tree when I was 3 years old. To this day, I’m not proud of…
With SMA, My Voice Makes Me Feel Self-conscious
Does anybody actually like the sound of their own voice? Unless you’re a gifted singer, that was a rhetorical question.
Finding Joy Helps Me Push Past the Hard Days With SMA
I did something that I’m afraid to publicly admit. Sure, I did it willingly. And in this corner of the…
I’m Wondering About How SMA Influenced Me as a Child
Do you ever look back at experiences from when you were younger and view them differently as an adult? I…
Grappling With the Emotional Effects of Challenging Medical Procedures
It was a normal Tuesday like any other. At least, that’s what I thought. The mundanity quickly vanished when my…
How Advocating for Myself Helped Me Overcome a Tough Health Setback
“Alyssa, I’m afraid I’m stuck between a rock and a hard place,” were words I never wanted to hear a…