I have heard that there are “thin places,” where the veil that separates heaven and earth is lifted… It only took 28 years of my begging for my parents to install a pool, but they’ve finally done it. This weekend, Adam, Ethan and I got to enjoy it for the first time. It is above […]
It’s surprising how often angels show up in the form of nosy strangers invading my personal space. I was in a supremely rotten mood the other morning. I had time alone, so I decided to take myself out for a breakfast date and curl up in an isolated booth with my Kindle until the cloud […]
For someone with a disability, the word “independence” brings to mind far more than thoughts of government, war, and celebrations of freedom. Independence, to us, often means things as simple as opening our own doors, carrying our own groceries, or feeding ourselves. The fight for independence is grueling, confusing, and never-ending when one’s body won’t […]
Please watch the commercial below before reading on (it is short): That ad hit me like a punch to the gut. Do you know why? Because I first related to the uncomfortable girl before I associated with the “Radiohead fan.” It surprised me.
I am part of a couple different forums created specifically for those who were born with AMC like me, and those who have loved-ones with AMC. The other day, one of the members (whose son has AMC) posed a question that got me thinking: Sarita: “If we who occupy the world of AMC can’t see […]
