Let’s Give Thanks for Our Family Caregivers All Year Long
It takes a lot to manage daily life with SMA. From the mundane to the extraordinary, everything I do…
Articles by Halsey Blocher
Mexican Day of the Dead Helps Us Joyfully Remember Loved Ones
Right about now, most people in the U.S. are preparing for Halloween by buying candy for trick-or-treaters,…
Acknowledging the Price We Pay for a Day of Play
I love to go out and explore bits of the world with family and friends. Dinner at a restaurant, coffee…
Contemplating the Changes in a Quarter of a Century of Life
The passage of time is a strange thing. A quarter of a century seems like such a long time to…
Motherhood Isn’t Right for Every Woman With SMA, and That’s OK
As a young teenager, I went with my mom to a workshop at a Cure SMA conference about…
Prioritizing Accessibility in Public Spaces Is Better for Everyone
When I say “inaccessibility,” what’s the first thing you think of? You might envision something like a set of…
SMA Awareness Shows the World How to Live Positively: Halsey’s Take
If you’re a regular reader of my column, you might have noticed that it usually ends with a positive spin.
Cleaning Up After SMA’s Messes Is a Dirty Job
With that headline, I’d expect this column to belong to my friend and SMA News Today colleague Kevin Schaefer.
Balancing Hope for the Future With a Focus on Today
It’s not uncommon to plan for the future. Most of us have at least an idea of what we’d like…
Despite Swallowing Issues, I Take Sips of Gratitude With Smoothies
On a hot summer day, you will usually find yourself needing a cool drink to quench your thirst sooner or…