You have to be in an introspective mood to examine your own flaws and weaknesses. It takes both maturity…
Ari Anderson
Ari Anderson resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, and was diagnosed with SMA type I at 6 months old in 1982. At the time, the prognosis was almost hopeless. Today's medical therapies have changed the prognosis to hopeful. Yet, the rest of society has a long way to catch up in how they see people with SMA. Through his column, “Soaring With Hope,” Ari shares how he changes views through advocacy, innovative technology, and determination. He inspires hope by helping others rise above their hardships. No matter who you are, through his conversational style of writing, you may find that you have experienced the same feelings and emotions throughout your life as Ari has!
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Articles by Ari Anderson
In my previous column, I discussed how difficult times can help strengthen the qualities of patience and endurance. But…
Simply put, I refuse to let the wind of negativity blow me down. My faith in God empowers me to…
Thinking about parallel universes can be scary. Sometimes, though, it’s necessary to think about the scary what-ifs in order to…
SMA Awareness Month is coming up in August. The question for me is, what’s the best way to raise awareness…
One day about 15 years ago, I was watching a funny show. It was lighthearted and entertaining, yet one comment…
At first glance, my life may seem unusual. The more people get to know me, though, the more they’ll see…
Here comes the latest adventure in the saga to remove my kidney stones. Spoiler alert: I came close to…
While reflecting on my life today, a witty phrase popped into my head. I laughed to myself as I…
Today, I thought about the question, “How can I become a better advocate?” For the first time, I realized that…