You, Me and MD – a Column by Leah Leilani

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

April 17, 2018April 16, 2018

Noticing the Blessings in Everyday Life

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Chronic illness can dramatically alter life perspective. If there’s anything I’ve learned from having mitochondrial myopathy, it’s gratitude for my surroundings. I guess I’ve developed a kind of mindfulness ... Read more

April 10, 2018April 9, 2018

Breaking the Stigma of Asking for Help

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A lot of people think that asking for help is a piece of cake. A walk in the park. But I’ve learned, not only from experience but also from ... Read more

April 3, 2018April 2, 2018

Making My Bathroom Wheelchair-accessible

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Renovating your home for wheelchair accessibility can seem like a daunting task. You would not be wrong. It is an overwhelming project and some people don’t know where to ... Read more

March 27, 2018March 27, 2018

Fitbit Is Not Just for the Able-bodied

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Fitbits aren’t just for able-bodied fitness gurus; they have many more features than just counting footsteps. As I was out on a shopping trip with a friend a couple ... Read more

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