Source: Stock Photo from DepositPhotos So I've been trying really hard to keep up with my exercise regimen at home, especially now that I'm reducing the number of formal physical therapy sessions during the week. My regimen includes stretching and strengthening exercises like straight leg raises and bridges, among others. I've tried to do these… Continue reading Onboard the Home Exercise Struggle Bus
Returning to St. Louis
Just recently I returned to St. Louis, Missouri for a physical therapy evaluation and follow up with my neurosurgeon, seven months after SDR. I felt much more relaxed during this trip than I had the previous trip back in February, because well, I wasn't getting cut open this time around. Still, just because I was… Continue reading Returning to St. Louis
Remember Where You Started
So here we are, almost six months post-SDR. In a way I can't believe it's only been six months and in other ways it definitely feels like it's been that long. It's got me thinking about how far I've come since then and where I could improve. Not gonna lie, I often feel like I… Continue reading Remember Where You Started
Conquering Stairs
Over the years, stairs and I have had a complicated relationship at best. It started when I was young. My old house was a duplex and the stairs didn't have a railing yet as we had just moved in. I know, I know. What were my parents thinking, not putting in a railing right away… Continue reading Conquering Stairs
Go Watch Crip Camp
Promotional poster So I just recently watched Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution on Netflix. I know, I know, I'm late to the party. Better late than never, right? I hope? The documentary begins by introducing Camp Jened, a New York based camp for disabled teens that operated back in the 1970s and 1980s. I'll openly… Continue reading Go Watch Crip Camp
My Cane-Do Attitude
March 2020 When I was told last August that my candidacy for SDR had been accepted and one predicted outcome was walking with a single point cane indoors, I was thrilled. I'd never been able to walk with a cane. The possibility was so exciting to me. But we know this by now. Back in… Continue reading My Cane-Do Attitude
I’m Not Your Clown
Today I want to talk about humor in regards to disability. Here's what I mean: poking fun at myself just to make light of things. I also mean the type of humor that can be very hurtful and malicious. On that note, I am not endorsing anything aimed at somebody else that could be hurtful,… Continue reading I’m Not Your Clown
The Spastic Diplege 