Hawk’s-Eye View – a Column by Hawken Miller

April 6, 2020April 30, 2020

Self-quarantine Has Leveled the Social Playing Field

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I’ve always sought silver linings, including in this season of social distancing. Many people now exclusively use technology to communicate with family, friends, and co-workers to reduce viral spread. ... Read more

March 16, 2020March 12, 2020

Celebrating My First Year of Writing Columns

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This week, I celebrate my one-year anniversary of writing columns for BioNews Services. A lot has happened in that year: I graduated from college, interned at The Washington Post, ... Read more

March 2, 2020February 27, 2020

Life Isn’t Fair, but I Can Make the Best of It

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If we lived in a fair world, Duchenne muscular dystrophy would not exist. Unfortunately, life isn’t fair, and I was diagnosed with the muscle-wasting disease 18 years ago. Even ... Read more

February 17, 2020February 13, 2020

As Adults with DMD, We Have a Responsibility to Mentor Younger Generations

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Adults with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) should help younger generations through the difficult parts of growing up with a rare muscular disease. They need someone in a similar situation ... Read more

February 3, 2020January 30, 2020

Developing My Talents Has Helped Me to Thrive

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Life with Duchenne muscular dystrophy is far from predictable. We can’t foresee how our bodies will change. When I turned 18 (I’m 23 now), I didn’t know that five years ... Read more

January 20, 2020January 16, 2020

A Positive Attitude Makes a World of Difference When Coping with Duchenne

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The other day, I was sitting in Haute Cakes Caffe chowing down on a carnitas breakfast burrito, when an older woman sitting next to me said something that took ... Read more

January 6, 2020January 2, 2020

Why Daily Stretching Is Important for Those with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

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Stretching has been part of my daily life since I was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) about 17 years ago. Every night, my parents would reserve 30 minutes ... Read more

December 16, 2019December 12, 2019

Finding a Job That’s a Good Fit for You and Your Health

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I realize that having a full-time job as well as Duchenne muscular dystrophy can be challenging. Balancing my time between self-care, including stretching and doctor’s appointments, and work can ... Read more

December 2, 2019November 26, 2019

How to Overcome Being Self-conscious About Using a Power Chair

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Power chair use can feel like a burden. Most people I hang around don’t use a wheelchair so it makes me feel out of place. I also have to ... Read more

November 18, 2019November 14, 2019

Expressing an Attitude of Thankfulness This Holiday

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When I pray, I like to start by thanking God for all of the blessings he has bestowed on me. It reminds me of how much I have to ... Read more

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