This entire experience made me realize that I am not “normal,” I am disabled. I am unable to walk unassisted

So, for now, looking at it from my kids’ perspective, I will appreciate my walker for what it is —

My toddlers’ mood swings and potty training will pass. COVID-19 will pass. Holiday busyness will pass. Aches and pains will

Today, I learned that a new symptom associated with Friedreich’s Ataxia has reared its ugly head and is here to

This was a valuable lesson for me. As someone who loves to embrace the moment and be a part of

Now that I am in the phase of life I once desperately dreaded — dependent on mobility aids — I

My body may have forgotten what it’s like to be “normal,” but the accompanying feelings of frustration, longing, and struggle

Your weakness will become your strength. When you wake up every morning, make the difficult decision to embrace your reality

As a Friedreich’s ataxia (F A) patient, my options for exercise are limited. I can’t go to kickboxing or step

I know that, as I continue to progress, I will long for the ability to walk (assisted and unassisted) even