The Wolf Finally Frees Itself – a column by Brianna Albers

April 15, 2019April 11, 2019

Fumbling Through the Dark: Navigating Adulthood with SMA

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

I was recently asked about resources in the SMA community — what’s available, but also what’s missing and what we would most benefit from. Before I started this column, ... Read more

April 8, 2019April 4, 2019

Crossing Items Off My Bucket List: My New Tattoo

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

I finally got a tattoo. It may not seem like that big of a deal; people get tattoos all the time, sometimes they decide to get inked on a ... Read more

April 1, 2019March 28, 2019

The Power of a Platform

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

I’ve been meaning to update my website for years, so I sat down in January with the intent of revisiting my online presence. It just so happened that my ... Read more

March 25, 2019March 28, 2019

Experimenting with SSRIs to Treat SMA-related Depression

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

I’ve thought about starting an antidepressant medication several times over the years. As a sophomore in college, fresh off the realization that my anxiety and depression weren’t just character flaws ... Read more

March 18, 2019March 14, 2019

Practicing Sustainability with SMA

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

I try to be environmentally conscious. I’ve been using my Google Home for years now, and have been switching as much of my home as possible to smart technology. ... Read more

March 11, 2019March 8, 2019

When Vulnerability Is Harder Than Usual

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

I’ve always been a fan of vulnerability, I think because the concept is intrinsic to who I am as a person. I can’t leave the house without accepting vulnerability. ... Read more

March 4, 2019March 1, 2019

Letting My Body Be a Body

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

Along with all my other health problems, I’ve been dealing with cystic acne since high school. At the time, I hoped it was nothing more than regular acne that ... Read more

February 25, 2019February 21, 2019

A Decision Made

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

Earlier today, I signed the paperwork that will officialize my change in major. It wasn’t that big of a deal. It involved two minutes of my time, most of ... Read more

February 18, 2019February 15, 2019

I’m Right Where I’m Supposed to Be

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

One of the hardest things about going through a crisis is feeling like you’re five years behind everyone. Facebook is dangerous because people are getting engaged, Twitter is depressing ... Read more

February 11, 2019February 7, 2019

Finding Joy Amid Career Changes

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

It’s been a hard week. Half because I’m an emotional kiddo who takes everything twice as seriously as I should, and half because my life is changing in some ... Read more

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