Posts by: Hawken Miller

Hawken Miller

Hawken Miller is a recent graduate from the University of Southern California and an aspiring young journalist. He has previously worked for the Sacramento Bee, KTLA 5 News and at USC Annenberg Media.

June 17, 2019June 13, 2019

Expressing Myself on YouTube with a Disability

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Watching YouTube videos allows me to simultaneously learn something new, laugh out loud, and connect with the gaming community. I never thought I could start a YouTube channel on ... Read more

June 10, 2019June 6, 2019

Scheduling Out Life Makes Living with a Disability Easier

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Combining medical appointments with school, work, and finances can sometimes overwhelm me. My mom used to be the keeper of my schedule, but now it’s all up to me, ... Read more

June 3, 2019May 31, 2019

The Secret to Finding the Right Friends

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Having Duchenne muscular dystrophy is hard because of its progressive nature. I can no longer participate in activities the way I have in the past. As the disease advances, ... Read more

May 20, 2019May 17, 2019

Traveling the World Is Possible, Even with Duchenne

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In a past column, I wrote about focusing on the things I can do rather than those I can’t. One of the things I can do is travel, and ... Read more

May 13, 2019May 9, 2019

Video Games Let Me Be Competitive Without the Need to Be Physical

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I’m not going to be an athlete — and that’s OK. I’ve found a competitive outlet through video games. While sports helps to build friendships and engage in teamwork ... Read more

May 6, 2019May 3, 2019

Dealing with Duchenne and the Power of a Good Night’s Sleep

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College is a busy time in my life. I can easily overbook my schedule and have little time to do homework. I’ve resisted the temptation to stay up late ... Read more

April 29, 2019April 26, 2019

Achieving Balance in College Was Key to My Success

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I attended my final class at the University of Southern California (USC) last Wednesday, and I thought this would be a good time to look back at the ups ... Read more

April 22, 2019April 18, 2019

Finding My Purpose in Life Despite Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

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My faith in God and my spiritual and practical gifts have helped me to find a purpose worth living for in a body and world that make it difficult. ... Read more

April 15, 2019April 12, 2019

Learning to Be Social with Duchenne

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Living with Duchenne makes a lot of things difficult, including socializing with other people. Throughout my life, especially as the disease has progressed, it’s gotten harder to relate to ... Read more

April 8, 2019April 5, 2019

Focus on What You Can Do Rather Than What You Can’t

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In fifth grade, it was hard for me to grasp why some people could play handball, run, and join the flag football team, but I couldn’t. I gave more ... Read more