The two most common words in the Albers household are probably “Hey, Google.” (That’s not strictly true. I tell my…
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
Content warning: The following contains discussions of trauma and death. Sometimes I forget that I have, like, an actual degree…
Once every few weeks, I’m reminded of my own mortality. A lot of folks dread their period. It’s a definitively…
I’m Disappointed, and That’s OK
Can I be real for a minute? Totally honest? Maybe even a little bit of a downer? I’m disappointed. 2020…
I’m lucky in that, for the most part, I don’t have trouble falling asleep. I am, of course, perpetually exhausted,…
When It Rains, It Pours
We all know the saying. It can never just sprinkle. It can never just be a gentle spring rain, with…
If you live in the U.S., or are in any way, shape, or form active on social media, you’ll know…
My Body Is My Home
I write a lot about the body. It’s inescapable in my line of work. I identify as disabled, and…
In Defense of Cybernetics
If you’re a member of the SMA News Today Forums, you might know that I trialed the JACO…
Let me set the scene. It’s 9 a.m. I’ve been awake since 6. My poor, sweet dad has been up…