In terms of “things I was expecting,” my mom coming down with COVID-19 was not one of them. The Albers…
Brianna Albers
Brianna Albers (she/her) is a crip-cyborg storyteller living in Minneapolis-St. Paul. She was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy type 2 in 1996 and lives with co-occurring physical and mental health conditions. By day she works as an advocate, bridging disability and mental health awareness to empower people to live their best lives; by night, she dabbles in imagination, and is currently writing “Death and the Blade,” a romance-forward fantasy with #OwnVoices disability representation. Find her online at briehalbers.com and on social media @briehalbers.
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Articles by Brianna Albers
It’s strange to think that a little over two years ago, I witnessed — and participated in — the conception…
Where Everybody Knows Your Name
My local clinic isn’t actually local. Boasting neighbors like IKEA and the Midwest tourist trap that is the Mall…
The insecurity hits when I least expect it. I knew it would take me a while to adjust to post-grad…
One might say I was giddy. Once or twice a month, I drive 20 minutes to get shot up with…
Anxiety and Apple Orchards Redux
Three years ago, I wrote a column about anxiety and apple orchards. After a long day at an orchard…
I’m about to give myself credit where credit is due: I didn’t freak out for several months. I have undiagnosed,…
I knew I was in for a treat when a friend texted me in all caps: “BRIE BRIE BRIE!” I…
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…