Life is nothing but highs and lows. In the words of Ol’ Blue Eyes “you’re flying high in April, and you’re shot down in May”. But hey, that’s life. And if you don’t know Frank Sinatra then I suggest you listen to his classics. My point is that everybody goes through the ebbs and flowsContinue reading "The Ebb and Flow of Traveling with an SCI"
My WAG of SCI
On February 11th, 2017 Kass got an open invite into the club that no one ever wants to join. She didn’t know it, but she became a WAG of SCI (Wives and Girlfriends of Spinal Cord Injury) the second that .45 hollow point met that bony son-of-a-bitch known as my spine. I’ve already talked in lengthContinue reading "My WAG of SCI"
Man’s Best Friend
“Let me tell ya ‘bout my best friend” Seriously though, what would life be like without dogs? And to appease any of my followers who are cat lovers I’ll say cats too… really just pets in general. I am here to tell you about the benefits of pet therapy. Before my injury, I saw petsContinue reading "Man’s Best Friend"
Game On: Adaptive Gaming
Gaming After SCI: What I’ve Learned From Mobile, Consoles, and Beyond Do you want to know what is incredibly boring? I'll tell you: sitting in a hospital room for a year and a half. I swear I memorized every tile pattern on the four walls surrounding me and every dot in the ceiling tiles aboveContinue reading "Game On: Adaptive Gaming"
Goal Setting and Staying Motivated
If there is one thing that I hope you take away from my journey, it is that there is always something to strive for. Complacency can seem easy to embrace, especially after such a life changing injury. It would be too easy for me to sit around and mope about how I’ll never be strongContinue reading "Goal Setting and Staying Motivated"
SCI Awareness
Forenote This post is a collection of SCI Awareness Posts from 2019. Current statistics have likely changed, although the opinions of this author remain the same. This is a relatively long post, so I urge you to navigate it using the table of contents. Thank you for reading or listening! Part 1: SCI Awareness MonthContinue reading "SCI Awareness"
Dwellings In The Rearview
I know, I know... the title is pretty synonymous with my overused statement of “keep moving forward” but oh well, here we are. So something happened while I was sitting next to my girlfriend and puppy on the front porch this last weekend. The weather felt like a cool and tranquil fall morning which oddly calmedContinue reading "Dwellings In The Rearview"
Exposure and Confidence
The author reflects on their personal growth and newfound appreciation for accessible venues. Comparing experiences from last summer to this one, they highlight improvements in accessibility at Fenway Park and Gillette Stadium, emphasizing helpful staff and accommodating facilities. This transformative journey boosts their confidence for future outings, celebrating community support in enjoying shared experiences.
The Mountain
The Mountain In front of me a wall. Made of stone and snow. Behind me a life of calm. A world I used to know. I plant my feet and begin my climb. Each step a daunting task. The ground is lax and loose. How will I make it past? I stride and I stumble.Continue reading "The Mountain"
Best Plan is No Plan
We’ve all been there. Stressed out and ready to pull out our hair while making plans to get away. Packing and loading up for a trip. I feel like that stress can quickly doubles when you have to also worry about medical supplies and physical limitations. Living with a spinal cord injury makes it veryContinue reading "Best Plan is No Plan"