The Wolf Finally Frees Itself – a column by Brianna Albers

November 26, 2018December 4, 2018

Finding Gratitude in the Waves

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

A few weeks ago, I attended one of the National Institute of Mental Health state conferences to fulfill a class requirement. It was an all-day affair, with tote bags ... Read more

November 19, 2018January 7, 2019

Adventures with Anaphylaxis

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

Every time I think I’ve run out of things to write about, life throws me a curveball. Over the past couple of years, I’ve been getting allergy shots on ... Read more

November 5, 2018November 8, 2018

Dating, Sex, and Practicing Vulnerability

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

There comes a point in every SMA patient’s life when someone asks, “Why are you in a wheelchair?” I like to think I’ve gotten pretty good at answering that ... Read more

October 29, 2018October 25, 2018

Online Dating, Round 2: Here We Go Again

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

There are, in my experience, two kinds of depressive episodes. The first leaves one lifeless and frowning. When I’m that kind of depressed, I watch “Critical Role“ while scrolling ... Read more

October 22, 2018November 16, 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