As SMA Treatments Advance, History Has Its Eyes on Us
I’ve dreamed of cures. Miracles that occur in the blink of an eye. One minute, I’m sitting in my wheelchair,…
Articles by Brianna Albers
The Evrysdi Chronicles: Full Speed Ahead
According to my mother, my columns are the first result when you Google “Evrysdi (risdiplam) denial.” Which isn’t surprising. I’ve…
3 Melatonin Pills a Night Keep the Hallucinations at Bay
I see things that aren’t there. The writer in me realizes that, at first blush, this sounds like the opening…
Unlike Hamilton, I Threw Away My Shot
My first instinct was to scream. After weeks of waiting, and days of researching clinics and time slots, I finally…
As Spring Arrives, I’m Reflecting on a Year of Quarantine
Time has no meaning anymore. I barely know what day it is. I’m safe in my self-contained bubble of cat…
As Someone With SMA, the Fight for My Life Never Ends
It’s become a sort of ritual. Once every few weeks around 3 p.m., my mom will drop by my room.
My SMA Friends Remind Me That It’s OK to Rest
You already know that for the longest time, I didn’t want friends with SMA. I was young and desperate…
How a Head Cold Saved My Life (Figuratively)
We all know that I hate getting up early. Just like I hate adjusting to a new wheelchair —…
‘Don’t Tell Me What I Can’t Do’: How ‘Lost’ Navigates Disability
When it comes to “Lost,” you either hate it, love it, or don’t get why people feel so strongly about…
For the Love of Frozen Breakfast Food
For the longest time, winters were a joyful occasion. It wasn’t that I liked the snow, or the sickness, or…