Columns

November 23, 2020November 19, 2020

Expressing Our Negative Emotions to Find Positive Ones

Columns, Hawk's-Eye View - a Column by Hawken Miller

I always hope to impart a positive message to my readers and exude joy in life whenever possible, but I also know it’s OK to be upset, even angry, at ... Read more

November 10, 2020November 6, 2020

Saying Goodbye to Eye Strain, Thanks to Blue-light Glasses

Columns, You, Me and MD - a Column by Leah Leilani

Technology is an essential tool I use both in my social life and to be more productive at work. While it can make certain things I struggle with easier, it ... Read more

November 9, 2020November 5, 2020

How I’m Getting Out of My 2020 Funk

Columns, Hawk's-Eye View - a Column by Hawken Miller

If 2020 hasn’t been a challenging year for you, that’s great news. But for me, like many others, this year has been a lesson in overcoming adversity, whether it’s due ... Read more

October 20, 2020October 16, 2020

The 4 Categories of Tiredness

Columns, You, Me and MD - a Column by Leah Leilani

Those of us with invisible chronic illnesses master the art of mindfulness for our bodies. Since our symptoms show little signs of existence, we must work hard to translate our ... Read more

October 19, 2020October 15, 2020

What I Learned About Life From My Dog

Columns, Hawk's-Eye View - a Column by Hawken Miller

On Sept. 29, part of my life was lost. My dog, Gus, who had been a staple of the Miller family household for 13 years, left the world. To where, ... Read more

October 6, 2020October 2, 2020

Living for Myself While Hoping for the Right Person

Columns, You, Me and MD - a Column by Leah Leilani

I have clear memories of listening to my fourth-grade friends talk about what their “boyfriends” got them for Valentine’s Day, or whispering between one another during class about who liked ... Read more

October 5, 2020October 1, 2020

Removing Barriers to Employment for People With Disabilities

Columns, Hawk's-Eye View - a Column by Hawken Miller

As a journalist and person with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, I have a dual purpose. I want to inform people and hold those in power accountable. I also want to show ... Read more

September 21, 2020September 17, 2020

The Value of Having Friends With the Same Disease

Columns, Hawk's-Eye View - a Column by Hawken Miller

Over the last couple of years, I’ve had opportunities to meet and befriend more adults with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Whether we’ve found one another through CureDuchenne events or a common ... Read more

September 14, 2020September 10, 2020

Overcoming the Idea of Being a Burden

Columns, Hawk's-Eye View - a Column by Hawken Miller

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 toxic ... Read more

August 25, 2020August 21, 2020

The Battle Against Ableism Is Tiring, but I Won’t Give Up

Columns, You, Me and MD - a Column by Leah Leilani

A few unfortunate circumstances recently have left me mentally exhausted by the endless recurrence of ableism. It feels as though ableism lurks around every corner, waiting for the opportune moment ... Read more