Columns

December 14, 2018December 13, 2018

Honest Conversations Can Lead to More Acceptance

Columns, Life, One Cup at a Time - a Column by Alyssa Silva

While catching up with a friend recently, I stumbled upon the next topic for this column. It was simple, really. There was no aha moment or life-changing revelation in ... Read more

December 13, 2018December 12, 2018

Thinking Long-term When Planning

Columns, Refined By Fire - a Column by Ryan Berhar

As a kid with SMA, I had numerous ongoing hardships that caused me a great deal of stress. Most 7-year-olds don’t have to deal with the prospect of a ... Read more

December 12, 2018December 10, 2018

Ella Is Enjoying the Christmas Season

Columns, Five Servings of Strength- a column by Michael Casten

The Christmas season is upon us. Like her mother, Ella has a special affinity for Christmas. We decorate the house right after Thanksgiving, plus send and receive greetings cards. ... Read more

December 11, 2018December 7, 2018

Therapy Developments, Gratitude, and Patience

Columns, Embracing My Inner Alien - a column by Kevin Schaefer

A few days ago, I met with an occupational therapist to evaluate the effects of my Spinraza (nusinersen) treatments. So far, I have had six injections of this therapy, and ... Read more

December 10, 2018December 6, 2018

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Columns, The Wolf Finally Frees Itself - a column by Brianna Albers

Holidays are a point of contention for many people. Most of us spend the month of December attending holiday parties and family get-togethers, watching television commercials, and humming along ... Read more

December 7, 2018December 4, 2018

Yuletide Greetings and Nostalgic Feelings

Columns, Life, One Cup at a Time - a Column by Alyssa Silva

In the midst of all the hustle and bustle that is the holiday season, I sometimes feel an overwhelming wave of nostalgia engulf me. To an extent, I imagine ... Read more

December 6, 2018December 13, 2018

5 Things I’m Most Thankful For

Columns, Refined By Fire - a Column by Ryan Berhar

I try to be thankful every day, but at Thanksgiving, I try extra hard. A couple years ago, my grandma had our entire family write things we were thankful ... Read more

December 5, 2018December 11, 2018

Ella’s Friend Hosts a Dance Party

Columns, Five Servings of Strength- a column by Michael Casten

Ella received an invitation in the mail for a birthday party. The parents called earlier in the week asking us if a dance party would be something Ella could ... Read more

December 4, 2018November 30, 2018

Relying On My Parents More During the Holidays

Columns, Embracing My Inner Alien - a column by Kevin Schaefer

The holidays are when I spend time with family and friends, put off Christmas shopping until the last minute, and relentlessly make fun of Hallmark movies. While it’s true ... Read more

December 3, 2018December 13, 2018

From My Family to Yours

Columns, The Wolf Finally Frees Itself - a column by Brianna Albers

A few days ago, my parents and I were reminiscing around our dining table. I’m not sure how we got onto the topic of ambulances and hospital visits. Maybe ... Read more

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