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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
When I started grad school earlier this year, a friend told me that I…
I’m lucky that I was diagnosed at a young age, too young to remember…
You know how sometimes a comment can stick with you? That’s been my life this past…
Kicking the Door Open
I’ve never been all that interested in the Oscars. I prefer TV over film…
New Therapist, New Goals
I recently switched therapists. I’ve only seen her a few times, but I already…
Living on Borrowed Time
I officially graduated with my bachelor’s degree in December, but I only just received…
Different Bodies, Still Equal
I realized the other day that I am missing a collarbone. It’s…
A majority of my classwork this semester revolves around discussion forums: posting our analyses…
Medicare and Medicaid: What You Need to Know
Medical costs are expensive, especially for patients with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). If you’re unable to work, and…