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How I Lost Weight While Paralyzed: What Actually Worked for Me
There was no miracle diet or magical exercise. Here’s what actually helped me lose weight while living with paralysis: years of small changes in nutrition, movement, mindset, habits, posture, and learning my own body.
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Care That Respects Your Agency: Working Well With a PCA
Personal care is intimate work. Clear communication, consent, consistency, and respect can help make support feel more collaborative and dignified.
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Autonomic Dysreflexia: Why a Personal Action Plan Matters
Autonomic dysreflexia can become a medical emergency for some people with SCI. Learn common warning signs, triggers, and why a clinician-approved personal plan matters.
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Dumb Sh*t People Say!
“You’re so lucky to always have a seat!” The first time I heard this, I was stunned.Like… what level of ignorance does it take to look at a wheelchair and think privilege? I blissfully pretended not to hear him.Didn’t want to ruin my day… or get arrested for running him over with my “always…
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Do SCI Patients Have Pain?
Oh, pain. My long-lost friend. Soulmate.How I wish you’d give me some time to miss you. As a recovering C6 Asia A complete spinal cord injury (SCI) survivor, pain is an all-day, every-day occurrence. Whether it’s: • The burning sensation that feels like frostbite meeting a heater,• The muscle exhaustion from overusing the few…
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“If I Were You, I’d Kill Myself”
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