This Summer, I’m Reading the Work of Disabled People of Color
Reader, it’s already June. How is that possible? On one hand, it feels like no time…
Articles by Brianna Albers
Disability Advocacy Must Include the Black Perspective
I love the disability community. I love our resilience, our creativity, and our willingness to adapt and change.
Adapting to Cat Motherhood, SMA-style
“I know I’m on my period,” I told my dad, “because I’m crying at the mere…
Unraveling the False Threads of My Unlovability
Let me set the scene. I’ve finished my morning routine of meditating and emptying my inbox.
How Do We Maintain Post-traumatic Growth?
Post-traumatic growth (PTG) occurs in the wake of adversity, initially through grief work — recognizing…
Can the Coronavirus Pandemic Encourage Values-based Living?
Last week, I wrote that to properly address anxiety about the coronavirus, we must sit…
Managing Coronavirus Anxiety Begins with Grief
One of my readers asked me to write about coronavirus anxiety. I’ve spent…
I Hate to Admit It, but I Struggle with Codependency
You can tell I got my master’s degree in mental health counseling because there are certain things I…
Having SMA Means Watching Your Weight, but for Other Reasons
“I hate to say it,” my dad said, “but you’re getting a little heavy.” A miracle,…
Productivity and Survival Are 2 Sides of the Trauma Response Coin
I keep hearing about “making the most of quarantine.” Learn a new skill! Finish that book you’ve been…