by admin | May 16, 2026 | Uncategorized
Today I had Botox injected into the left side of my face to help manage my facial palsy. People often hear the word “Botox” and immediately think of a frozen forehead to align with beauty standards. It’s not that at all for me; It’s a necessary medical...
by admin | May 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
After months of planning and lots of work, I was excited and thrilled to be going away with my family last week. A VERY needed holiday! But, when I arrived, all that was shattered. Planning an accessible holiday takes months of preparing. I had spent so much time...
by admin | May 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
I used to go to the pool and swim often as a way to manage my pain. It would allow me to feel lighter and give me a sense of relief. However, since my corneal graft, water hasn’t felt safe as I can’t get my eye wet, especially with chlorine. It became a task that...
by admin | May 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
Family gatherings are meant to be easy. They’re filled with laughter, chatter and familiar conversation rhythms that happen without effort. But for me, they’ve become something else entirely. When I see relatives I haven’t seen in a while, there’s this unspoken...
by admin | May 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
There’s something ironic about sunbaking in the shade but that’s exactly where you’ll find me. I’m usually tucked under the edge of a beach umbrella with my walking frame parked beside me, both of us deserving a rest. In front of me I watch the ocean stretch out in...
