I once believed my old life was perfect—full of freedom, laughter, and independence. But after my injury, that perfect past became my prison. I spent hours replaying memories, convinced that …
Loving Life, But Not My Circumstances
I never imagined that a single moment could redefine my life forever. At just 18, a gunshot during a carjacking left me paralyzed, altering the trajectory of my future in …
When Life and Loss Intersect: A Disabled Perspective on Legacy
About a week ago, I went for my daily walk, as I always do. But this time, it was late—after 8:00 p.m. It was already dark out. Normally, I go …
A New Tomorrow. Thank You Covid-19
A few weeks ago, I had a good old rant on Facebook bemoaning all the buzzwords that I would prefer never to see again. Buzzword terms like unpack, disrupt, power …
Many Lives in One Lifetime
Sleep paralysis is when a person is aware but unable to move or speak. During an episode one may find it difficult to breathe and be overcome with fear. It …
Independently Dependent
Editor’s note: I met César Bazúa on Twitter. His story was interesting and I thought I’d give him a chance to share it with everyone. But I never imagined this. …
Generations of Perception
In a blink of an eye, it doesn’t seem real all the time that has gone by since my father’s passing and my grandmother and Uncle’s physical deterioration with Parkinson’s …
A Trip of Thanksgiving
Three weeks ago, I sailed the pacific seas to the Gulf of Mexico. I stopped in the ports of: Cabo San Lucas, Loreto, Guaymas, Topolobampo, Mazatlan, Sinaloa, and Puerto Vallarta. …
The Ruling Thoughts of Fear
I personally agree that this is the most ach department phone opportune moment with all the ghost and goblins, walking up and down our sidewalks. I agree it is the …