Philips Respironics Recall Triggered My Health Anxiety
I’m about to give myself credit where credit is due: I didn’t freak out for several months. I have undiagnosed,…
Articles by Brianna Albers
I’m Worried About the KOTOR Remake
I knew I was in for a treat when a friend texted me in all caps: “BRIE BRIE BRIE!” I…
Today and Every Day, I Choose Rest
When it comes to vendettas, I have two. One is against Sigmund Freud. Freud, the “father” of psychology, who’s known…
Our Lives Are Evidence
Every August, I sit across from a nurse and prove that I am, in fact, still disabled. Disclaimer: I completely…
We Choose to Fight for the People Left Behind
Weeks ago, when my friend Sherry and I started brainstorming topics for Disability Pride and SMA Awareness Month, we…
Story by Story, I Write Myself Into the Narrative
I want to see myself on the big screen. Or, more accurately, I want to see my people on the…
SMA Is Full of Contradictions
This month, I’m celebrating SMA Awareness Month the only way I know how: by recognizing that SMA is full of…
Crip Wealth and the Tapestry of Pride
The problem with disability pride is that it’s a little bit mythical. It’s not something you can describe or…
Surprise! Your Favorite Character Might Be Disabled
It’s no surprise that I love seeing myself in my favorite stories. Take “Mass Effect,” for example, a science fiction…
‘All of Us Will Become Disabled and Sick’
When thinking about disability pride — specifically the content I wanted to create for Disability Pride Month — I…