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 flowsContinueContinue reading “The Ebb and Flow of Traveling with an SCI”
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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 petsContinueContinue 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 aboveContinueContinue reading “Game On: Adaptive Gaming”
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 MonthContinueContinue reading “SCI Awareness”
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.
Friends In Low Places
I’ll start this Monday’s post with a quote: “you are the company that you keep.” If this saying rings true, then Kass and I must be pretty damn cool. If you have been on Facebook or Instagram at all this last week then you’ve probably seen some sweet pictures of Kass and I’s getaway toContinueContinue reading “Friends In Low Places”
Live For Them
One For The Airborne Ranger In The Sky Reflections about my friends from Ranger Regiment SGT Cameron Meddock showed up to battalion at a weird time for me. I was injured and working on moving companies and I had seen a lot of new guys come and go. Cam was not one of those guys.ContinueContinue reading “Live For Them”
Good Grief: Working Through It
Forenote I wrote this post early on in my post-SCI life. It references Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross’s five stages of grief—Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance—which were originally described in her 1969 book, On Death and Dying, to explain the process of dying. However, these stages have since been applied to other types of loss andContinueContinue reading “Good Grief: Working Through It”
Finding Balance
The author reflects on their experience of transitioning from aluminum to wooden baseball bats, using this metaphorically to discuss life’s challenges after becoming paralyzed. They explore the internal conflict between accepting limitations and maintaining motivation to improve. Balancing these perspectives is crucial for personal growth and mental well-being as they seek their “sweet spot.”
2 Years and Going Strong
2 years 2 years ago my definition of grit and resiliency changed forever. 2 years ago my understanding on life changed forever. February 11th Do I loathe it? Do I celebrate it? This experience has been chaotic yet blissful. It has been anguishing yet reassuring. It has been unbelievably frustrating and unbelievably triumphing. It hasContinueContinue reading “2 Years and Going Strong”