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.

September 14, 2020September 10, 2020

Overcoming the Idea of Being a Burden

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As I’ve started relying more on people for things I used to do on my own, it’s become easier to ask for help without feeling like a burden. This ... Read more

August 24, 2020August 20, 2020

Why It’s Important to Be Still Amid the World’s Chaos

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The world can be overwhelming thanks to the deadly coronavirus pandemic, especially for someone dealing with muscular dystrophy. On top of the daily struggles — lack of mobility, physical ... Read more

August 10, 2020August 10, 2020

New Streaming Channel Showcases Rare Disease Films

News, syndicated

When the COVID-19 pandemic forced the postponement of a rare disease film festival originally slated for May, its organizers set out to find a new way to bring the ... Read more

August 10, 2020August 7, 2020

Losing My Ability to Walk Won’t Stop Me

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When I was younger, I couldn’t imagine losing my ability to get up from the ground, run, or play soccer. Now I can’t imagine losing my ability to walk. ... Read more

July 20, 2020July 16, 2020

A Good Sense of Humor Makes my Duchenne Diagnosis Easier

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I like to think I’m pretty funny, at least that is until I work up the courage to say something in a conversation. A lot of my humor has ... Read more

July 6, 2020July 3, 2020

Don’t Feel Bad About Calling Me ‘Inspiring’

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In the disabled community, many people discuss the negative implications of being called “inspiring.” Some have said it’s objectifying, reduces our humanness, or congratulates us just for being disabled. ... Read more

July 2, 2020July 7, 2020

Coronavirus Relief Fund Created to Help DMD Patients, Families

News

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many to shelter at home, caused millions of layoffs, and tightened budgets. But for families affected by Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), who front extra ... Read more

June 22, 2020June 18, 2020

Creativity Allows Me to Surpass Any Physical Limits

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For a long time, I didn’t think journalism was a creative endeavor. I viewed the craft from an analytical perspective. After all, I was just recounting my firsthand experience ... Read more

June 15, 2020June 11, 2020

Duchenne Has Forced Me to Reflect on My Own Mortality

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My parents tried to shield me as long as they could from data that revealed the average life expectancy of patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). Once I grew ... Read more

June 1, 2020May 28, 2020

What I’ve Learned from Starting a Twitch Channel

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When I started my Twitch channel in February, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I became quite familiar with the video game streaming platform through journalism, and finally worked ... Read more

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