29 and going on 19: A golden retrospective
Months ago, I had an idea for a column. I wrote it down with the intention of revisiting it around…
Articles by Brianna Albers
Sometimes big plans are canceled when you put your health first
I’d been anxious about our trip to Austin, Texas, for months. I look forward to the annual Cure SMA…
How undiagnosed food sensitivities led to my yeast overgrowth
Note: This column describes the author’s own experiences with naturopathy. Not everyone will have the same response to treatment. Consult…
While sometimes hard to admit, I’m still learning how to handle burnout
I was all ready to skip this week’s column, convinced I had nothing to say and no energy with which…
Why I’m rethinking my use of social media as a disability advocate
In the stillness of my room, a voice says to me, “You should quit social media.” It’s not the first…
Persistence is key when living with SMA
On a rainy day in April, I write the final words of my third novel: “The End.” If you follow…
When growing older, surviving SMA is more than enough
I’m listening to my caregiver’s daughter talk about life as a first grader when I realize … I’m old.
How self-comparison can lead us down the wrong path in life
Every once in a while, I’m seized with unbearable jealousy. That’s not true. It isn’t jealousy so much as…
I’m learning to recognize big ‘T’ trauma in my own life
Jokes are my coping mechanism of choice. If there’s tension in the room, you can bet I’m trying to come…
How a clogged feeding tube brought me to the edge of death
Content warning: This column discusses medical trauma. Last in a series. Read part one here. I knew something was…