From Where I Sit – a Column by Halsey Blocher

February 21, 2020February 20, 2020

Living at Home as a Young Adult with SMA

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People look at me questioningly upon realizing that I live with my parents at the age of 22. Moving out is often considered a rite of passage. People expect ... Read more

February 7, 2020February 6, 2020

Enjoying an Unusual Break from the Winter Cold

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A few months ago, I shared a story about a family trip to a pumpkin patch and some of the challenges that I face during the colder times of ... Read more

January 24, 2020January 23, 2020

A Friendship So Special that Distance Can’t Change It

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Because of SMA, I have met people that I might never have crossed paths with otherwise. I’m blessed with the opportunity to connect with nurses, physicians, equipment providers, and ... Read more

January 10, 2020January 8, 2020

Keeping My Goals and Adapting Them to Suit My Needs

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Congratulations! You have completed another rotation around the sun. Now that the holiday celebrations are over and we have resumed our normal daily schedules, let us turn our attention ... Read more

December 20, 2019December 19, 2019

Preparing for Christmas Celebrations with SMA

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It’s not a secret that I’m not a big fan of winter weather. But that doesn’t mean I don’t like a few things about this time of year. Specifically, ... Read more

December 6, 2019December 4, 2019

I Don’t Need to Win to Be a Winner: Volunteering Is Its Own Reward

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My parents and I recently attended a National Philanthropy Day breakfast with a group of staff from Turnstone, our local center for people with disabilities and their families. I’ve been a ... Read more

November 15, 2019November 14, 2019

Halloween Proved to Be a Treat for Me

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I’m staying indoors more and more on Halloween. The cold is taking an increasingly large toll on my body. I roll through the neighborhood with the younger members of ... Read more

October 25, 2019October 24, 2019

Adventures from the Pumpkin Patch: Overcoming Obstacles to Enjoy the Last Warm Days

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Summer has drawn to a close, and Mother Nature has begun painting the trees in beautiful fall colors. As fall arrives, the temperatures also begin to change. Unfortunately, cooler ... Read more

October 18, 2019October 17, 2019

My Family Is Thankful for the Nurses Who Care for Me at Home

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In January 2011, I had a period of illness that sparked an emergency tracheostomy surgery. It also marked the time that home nursing care was unexpectedly thrust into my ... Read more

September 27, 2019October 2, 2019

Counting to 22: Each Year Is a Blessing

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As my 22nd birthday rapidly approaches, I almost can’t comprehend it. The thought of my birthday has seemed surreal for the past several days. To most people, turning 22 ... Read more