The Mermaid Chronic(les)
— Kala Godin

The Mermaid Chronic(les)

Kala is a 22-year-old woman living in Alberta, Canada. She was diagnosed with SMA Type II at 11 months old. She is a columnist, author, and editor. In her weekly column, “The Mermaid Chronic(les),” she discusses life with SMA: from her daily life to the expectation of others. No matter the topic, she tries to keep things silly and sarcastic.
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January 7, 2020 Columns by Kala Godin

Common New Year’s Resolutions Don’t Apply to Me

Let’s talk about New Year’s resolutions. For the most part, I already live the way I want to and don’t feel the need to set any new goals, so I end up with the same “resolutions” every…

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Kala Godin

March 19, 2019 Columns by Kala Godin

Welcome to ‘The Mermaid Chronic(les)’

Hello, everyone! My name is Kala, and I’d like to introduce you to the first installment of my column, “The Mermaid Chronic(les).” Mermaid stories have always been my favorite, whether they’re fairy tales or mythology. I love the wicked…

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