Celebrating My 1st Evrysdi-versary and Looking to the Future
My first Evrysdi-versary passed without incident. Ironic, considering how much time and effort I put into acquiring the medication. A…
Articles by Brianna Albers
Thanks, but Your Prayers Really Aren’t Necessary
Last Sunday, my dad took me by surprise. “I don’t have anything planned for today,” he said as he helped…
Giving Up Isn’t a Personal Failure
When it comes to new wheelchairs, I’ve been known to drag my feet. My parents love to tell the story…
Surprised by the Benefits of Gummy Vitamins
It all started so innocently. Let me start with a clarification: I did not fall prey to a multilevel marketing…
The Recent Rare Disease Panel Made My Year
Like most things when it comes to Sherry, it was a no-brainer. A few weeks ago, I woke to a…
An Invitation to Uplift the Rarer Than Rare
I always knew I was rare. From the motorized wheelchair to the feeding tube, there’s no mistaking me for normal.
I’m Starting to Weather the Midwinter Bleakness
Every 28 days or so, I convince myself that I’m dying. If you’ve read my column before, you’ll know that…
Cat vs. Allergies: A Devil’s Bargain
I never think about my life after 7 p.m. Years ago, I stumbled across this particularly helpful life tip. As…
A Year Later, I’m Still Wearing Old Shoes
Last January, I wrote about shoes. At the time, I was gearing up to get a new wheelchair. Those…
The Enemy Is Urgency
In 2019, something wonderful happened. I got bit by the tattoo bug. If you’ve followed my column for a…