The Wolf Finally Frees Itself – a column by Brianna Albers

October 22, 2018October 19, 2018

Massages Keep Me Grounded in My Body

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

I’ve done some arguably ridiculous things over the past two decades in the name of health. I’ve had metal rods surgically implanted in my back to keep my spine ... Read more

October 15, 2018October 12, 2018

Poetry Readings and Wonder Woman

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

I’ve quoted my favorite poet, Ada Limón, several times throughout the history of this column. Her poems “The Leash” and “Instructions on Not Giving Up” have been key parts ... Read more

October 8, 2018October 5, 2018

Autumn Monotony Turned Romanticization

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

“For the most part, my solutions to human problems have been simple ones—get more rest, do good work, take things a day at a time, and find some people ... Read more

October 1, 2018September 28, 2018

Apple Orchards, ACT, and Trying New Things

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

It’s hard losing abilities you’ve had all your life. Of course, that’s just part of having SMA. Once upon a time, I could sit up on my own. Now ... Read more

September 24, 2018September 21, 2018

The Existential Crisis of a Bridesmaid-to-be

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

It seems like everyone I know is getting married. People I went to high school with are updating their relationship status on Facebook to “engaged.” They change their last ... Read more

September 17, 2018September 14, 2018

Success with My ‘Hamilton’ Adventure

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

I was nervous about “Hamilton.” For one thing, I’d listened to the original cast recording so many times I was worried I wouldn’t be able to enjoy the touring ... Read more

September 10, 2018September 6, 2018

Getting Back Into the Swing of Things

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

Classes started yesterday. My third semester of graduate school, which is a little weird to think about. It feels like I just started; like I just graduated with my ... Read more

August 27, 2018September 7, 2018

Seeking the Cause of My Persistent Headaches While Debating Spinraza

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

I’ve had a Spinraza consultation set up for a few months now, and was able to squeeze in a neurological evaluation during the appointment. The CT scan of my ... Read more

August 20, 2018August 16, 2018

Writing My Way Out

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

When I first started writing this column, I wasn’t sure what to say. I have a list of potential topics that I’ve been adding to sporadically, but nothing really ... Read more

August 13, 2018August 16, 2018

Struggles with Caretaking Can Lead to Stress

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

I’ve been putting this column off for a while. While I’m perfectly fine with sharing some things, I generally don’t like to talk about the people in my life. ... Read more