The Wolf Finally Frees Itself – a column by Brianna Albers

July 6, 2020July 2, 2020

I’m Choosing to Love the Adventure I’ve Been Given

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

My family has a saying: “It’s always an adventure with us.” It originated with Katelyn, an honorary member of the Albers household and my first personal care assistant (PCA). ... Read more

June 29, 2020June 25, 2020

I’m Tired of Resisting

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

One of my favorite writers, Leo Babauta, is known for his work on mindfulness and simplicity. His blog, “Zen Habits,” is one of few newsletters that I intentionally keep ... Read more

June 22, 2020June 18, 2020

Welcome to the Launch of SMA My Way

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

I am officially a baby influencer. I spent the morning tweaking my social media pages. I’ve been doing that a lot lately, ever since I graduated with a master’s ... Read more

June 15, 2020June 12, 2020

This Summer, I’m Reading the Work of Disabled People of Color

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

Reader, it’s already June. How is that possible? On one hand, it feels like no time has passed. Part of me is convinced that the green, sun-dappled world outside ... Read more

June 8, 2020June 4, 2020

Disability Advocacy Must Include the Black Perspective

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

I love the disability community. I love our resilience, our creativity, and our willingness to adapt and change. We have visions of an inclusive world that celebrates diversity and ... Read more

June 1, 2020May 28, 2020

Adapting to Cat Motherhood, SMA-style

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

“I know I’m on my period,” I told my dad, “because I’m crying at the mere possibility of Rey not knowing that I love her.” Rey, of course, is ... Read more

May 18, 2020May 15, 2020

Unraveling the False Threads of My Unlovability

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

Let me set the scene. I’ve finished my morning routine of meditating and emptying my inbox. I scroll through Twitter for a few minutes, knowing I should get started ... Read more

May 11, 2020May 7, 2020

How Do We Maintain Post-traumatic Growth?

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

Post-traumatic growth (PTG) occurs in the wake of adversity, initially through grief work — recognizing that our lives have fundamentally changed as a result of trauma — and eventually ... Read more

May 4, 2020April 30, 2020

Can the Coronavirus Pandemic Encourage Values-based Living?

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

Last week, I wrote that to properly address anxiety about the coronavirus, we must sit with our grief and accept it. But grief work is one step among many. ... Read more

April 27, 2020May 1, 2020

Managing Coronavirus Anxiety Begins with Grief

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

One of my readers asked me to write about coronavirus anxiety. I’ve spent the past week coming up with solution-focused approaches to the pandemic because that’s how my brain ... Read more