In January, I self-published my debut collection of poetry titled “Witchcraft and Monsters.” In case you think…
Kala Godin
Kala is a 22-year-old woman living in Alberta, Canada. She was diagnosed with SMA Type II at 11 months old. She is a columnist, author, and editor. In her weekly column, “The Mermaid Chronic(les),” she discusses life with SMA: from her daily life to the expectation of others. No matter the topic, she tries to keep things silly and sarcastic.
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Articles by Kala Godin
Recently, I had a full day of appointments in the city. It takes two and a half hours…
Witchcraft and Whimsy
Wicca kind of fell into my lap when I was about 12. Or maybe I fell into…
Adapting to Change Creatively
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) can cause a lot of things, including muscle weakness, fatigue, and pain. It’s different…
We’ve all had some cruddy parking experiences. But when you have a disability, it’s usually a little more complicated.
People often assume that disability prevents someone from being physically able to express themselves. Especially in the form of body…
Hello, everyone! My name is Kala, and I’d like to introduce you to the first installment of my column, “The…