We Can Make Something Good of This Pandemic
I cried, really cried, for the first time last week. My mom…
Articles by Brianna Albers
The Stories I Share Make Me Rare
I’ve been thinking about Rare Disease Day on Feb. 29 for weeks. I’ve…
My Caregivers Are My Second Family
I feel like it’s been forever since I last wrote one of these things. It may be because…
I Am the One I’ve Been Waiting for
Like a decent percentage of the global population, I have part of the “Frozen II” soundtrack stuck…
My Nighttime Anxiety Leads to Scary Imaginary Scenarios
I have this nagging feeling that I’m going to die in bed. My parents sleep in…
The Interactions That Stay with Me
A few weeks ago, my mom and I went to Junk Bonanza…
Happiness Never Looks Like You Think It Will
As a kid, I assumed that happiness would be accompanied by a kiss in the rain,…
Advocating for Myself on My Accutane Journey
In case you’re wondering, the miraculous acne medication, Accutane…
The Wolf Finally Frees Up Its Schedule
I was the kid with 50 different diaries. Usually pink with sparkles. Bonus points if they came with…
Learning the Importance of the SMA Community
I wasn’t sure what to expect from this year’s Cure SMA Conference. I’d attended…