Columns

December 21, 2020December 16, 2020

I Can’t Get Evrysdi Yet, Thanks to a Broken Healthcare System

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

I may have thrown a fit about genetic testing, but at the end of the day, it was easier than most things. The genetic counselor sent me the test ... Read more

December 18, 2020December 16, 2020

Stepping Into a New Me in the Year Ahead

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

In the midst of decking the halls and savoring all that’s merry and bright, December also serves as a season of reflection for me. It’s my chance to look ... Read more

December 17, 2020December 14, 2020

An Aquarian With SMA Packs for the New Year

A Wildflower in the Wheelderness - a Column by Katie Napiwocki, Columns

When each human is born, a map of ethereal territories is drawn up in a distinct way.  For every passing minute and hour within a calendar date, an interior ... Read more

December 16, 2020December 15, 2020

Old Like Fine Wine — Or Something

Columns, We're Not in Kansas Anymore - a Column by Helen Baldwin

My husband, Randy, and I moved into our house at the end of December 1995. The old farmhouse, situated in the mountains of North Carolina, was built in 1920, ... Read more

December 14, 2020December 10, 2020

Yes, Actually, Smart Tech Is Integral to My Quality of Life

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

The two most common words in the Albers household are probably “Hey, Google.” (That’s not strictly true. I tell my parents I love them more than I should, because ... Read more

December 11, 2020December 9, 2020

Rising From the Ashes and Flying With Broken Wings

Columns, From Where I Sit - a Column by Halsey Blocher

In recent years, Disney has started a new trend of turning its classic animated movies into live-action remakes. In 2019, it released a reimagined “Aladdin.” Much of the story stays ... Read more

December 8, 2020December 4, 2020

Boy Meets Wonder

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

The ABC sitcom “Boy Meets World” was a staple of my childhood. My sister and I spent many afternoons watching the hilarious and often idiosyncratic adventures of Cory, Shawn, ... Read more

December 7, 2020December 2, 2020

Living With Disability Can Be a Small ‘t’ Trauma

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

Content warning: The following contains discussions of trauma and death. Sometimes I forget that I have, like, an actual degree in counseling. People come to me for advice, and ... Read more

December 4, 2020December 4, 2020

Starting a Small Business With SMA

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

In October, I fulfilled a childhood dream of mine by finally opening an online art shop. For years, friends and family encouraged me to do this. While I’m no ... Read more

December 3, 2020December 1, 2020

Finding My Voice Within the Disability Community

A Wildflower in the Wheelderness - a Column by Katie Napiwocki, Columns

I don’t prefer the phrase “disabled person.” It isn’t a go-to accessory item regularly pulled from my colorful closet of self-descriptors. Before we go any further, let me assure ... Read more