As 2023 Approaches, I’m Entering My ‘Strange and Ugly’ Era
The other day, my friends and I were talking about our mantras for the upcoming year. I usually start thinking…
Articles by Brianna Albers
How ‘Andor’ Reminded Me of the Importance of Community Care
This year has been unprecedentedly good in terms of media. From season four of “Stranger Things” to the delightfully campy…
You Really Can Have Too Much of a Good Thing
My life flashed before my eyes. Or, to be more specific, all the meals I’ve eaten in my life flashed…
When Life Gives You Lactose Intolerance, Make Lactaid
With all due gravity, I informed the group chat about my latest hypothesis. “I think I might be lactose intolerant.”…
Here’s Your Sign to Invest in an Emergency Backup Generator
It was about a week and a half into the “Dad has COVID-19” saga. Mom and I were surviving…
How I Got to Participate in SMA My Way’s Real Talk Panel
Working with the biotech company Genentech never ceases to amaze me. Back in 2019, when Genentech representatives first reached…
My Wheelchair Is More Than a Tool — It’s an Extension of My Mind
After two years of tweaking, my new wheelchair is home for good. I think. Most wheelchair users dread new…
When Something Feels Off, You Should Probably Pay Attention
You know when something is wrong, but you can’t put your finger on what, exactly, that is? The past week…
Wondering How to Use a Syringe? It Makes a Good Life Hack
It all started with a little pink pill. I’m allergic to everything under the sun. Thanks to a complex,…
Because of SMA, I Was Able to Support a Friend in Need
Content warning: The following contains mentions of medical trauma and death. I knew something was wrong. But I didn’t always.