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July 17, 2018July 13, 2018

Treat Your Mental Health Before It Becomes Too Much to Bear

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Today, in 2018, the topic of mental health seems to be discussed more frequently than ever before. This is a great thing, however, understanding the signs and symptoms may ... Read more

July 3, 2018June 29, 2018

Managing Body Temperature with Heat Intolerance

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As you all know, summer is upon us, and that means trying our best to stay cool. Here in Southern California, the June gloom is almost gone and that ... Read more

June 26, 2018June 22, 2018

Interacting with Kids Who’ve Never Been Around a Wheelchair

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People can be downright rude when it comes to being around someone who’s different to them. You don’t really have to be in a wheelchair to know that. I ... Read more

June 19, 2018June 18, 2018

Planning My Summer with Both Fun and Reality in Mind

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As you may know if you’ve read my columns before, my form of muscular dystrophy is called mitochondrial myopathy. It renders my body unable to produce enough energy to function ... Read more

June 12, 2018June 8, 2018

Dating with a Disability: Part 2

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Second in a series. Read the first here. It’s no mystery that romantic relationships take effort. They’re not always full of sunshine and flowers. They require good communication, patience, trust, ... Read more

June 5, 2018June 8, 2018

Dating with a Disability: Part 1

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Part one of a series. Last summer, I was looking through some BioNews Services articles when I came across one about online dating. The young woman who wrote the article ... Read more

May 29, 2018May 29, 2018

Learning to Embrace Relapse with Muscular Dystrophy

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Just eight years ago, a four-hour trip to Disneyland would barely touch me. I’d go on a few rides, have a bite to eat, come home, take a nap, ... Read more

May 22, 2018May 21, 2018

My Journey to Love My Chronically Ill Body

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Everyone suffers from insecurity every once in a while. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a man or a woman, a child or a teenager. Nor if you’re disabled or ... Read more

May 15, 2018May 14, 2018

12 Things to Pack for Your Hospital Stay

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Whether you or your loved one has a chronic illness, it’s important to prepare for hospital stays. Despite my many visits to the emergency room, I’ve only had to stay ... Read more

May 1, 2018April 30, 2018

Marriage While Raising a Disabled Child: An Interview with My Parents

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Every once in a while, I am asked, “Who are the most influential and inspirational people in your life?” I could name more than a handful of people, but ... Read more

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