Unless you literally live under a rock, you are aware that we are currently facing a global pandemic. The last few weeks and especially the last few days have been an uncertain time and this is causing many Americans to panic…

I admit it. I have allowed my anxiety to take hold of me in the past. I worried about things long before my worst nightmares became a reality. I missed out on experiences and opportunities because of fear. The world can be a terrifying place and I will not deny that. My anxieties aren’t gone. I’m still afraid of rollercoasters and Interstate 4 in Orlando. But Friday the 13th is my favorite day…

This week, I would like to touch on how self-care, self -love and last week's topic of mental health all work together to create balance. Like a Thanksgiving dinner without the turkey, when I do not work on one, the full effect is not achieved. Taking care of one's mind, body and soul is the key to having the strength to overcome just about anything life throws at you…

This has been the most challenging yet most cathartic topic to write about, thus far. For an amputee, cancer survivor or someone with a chronic illness, the sense of permanence that the loss of a limb, life long cat scans, and pain medication bring can be all-consuming…

I’ve been daydreaming For 8 weeks. Endlessly visualizing myself walking on 2 legs as I have for the last 35, incredible years of my life…

The night of December 16th, 2019 was spent indulging in fried cheese balls, tacos, parmesan truffle fries, and strawberry cheesecake. I ate as much as I could before the midnight fasting deadline…

If you are reading this, you are either a friend, a loved one, a fellow amputee or simply searching for some sunshine through the storm. As I type this, I am one month out from a life-changing amputation surgery…