The Wolf Finally Frees Itself – a column by Brianna Albers

August 3, 2020July 29, 2020

I’m Learning to Balance Rest and Productivity

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

I’m a productivity geek. I’m not content with simply doing things. I want to do them well. And I want to do as much as I possibly can in ... Read more

July 27, 2020July 23, 2020

Taking Pride in My Disability Is a Revolutionary Act

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

Many, many years ago, I gave a presentation on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. I was in middle school at the time, and was hopelessly devoted ... Read more

July 20, 2020July 15, 2020

Keah Brown’s ‘The Pretty One’ Speaks to Self-love and Disabled Joy

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

As someone who avoided the disability community for years, I am slowly learning that I am not alone — my struggles are shared by hundreds of thousands of people ... Read more

July 13, 2020July 9, 2020

Normal-adjacent: Welcome Back, PCAs

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

I hoped that things would “get back to normal” — whatever that means — by mid-summer. Reader, I was disappointed. But I’m used to disappointment. After all, I spent ... Read more

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