Sexuality is an important part of a person’s identity. Sexuality is a broad concept that involves not only sexual behaviors, but aspects such as relationships, self image, sex drive, and more. There are many misconceptions regarding sexuality and spinal cord…
Online dating has become quite the fad in today’s society. Dating apps like Tinder give people the courage to be inherently real with what their looking for in a partner. Jack Hunter-Spivey is a paralympian who has cerebral palsy. Jack…
Wearing exam gloves is an important part of caregiving. Gloves protect both the patient and the caregiver from passing on germs and infections to one another. "I use exam gloves every day when caring for my husband," says Kristen. She…
Social media can be a connection to a whole new world. Kristen, Andrea, and Monica met in an online support group for wives and girlfriends of quadriplegics. The three found comfort in each other as they shared similarities involving their…
Kristen is a full time caregiver to her husband Jeff, a ventilator-dependent quadriplegic. Much of the hands-on care she provides for her husband is detailed, and she uses a headlamp to illuminate her work area. "I use my headlamp every…
A traumatic event can have a major impact on personal relationships. Seven years ago, Ali was involved in an accident where she sustained a spinal cord injury. Navigating friendships after her accident proved to be difficult as Ali realized the…
Dating can be an overwhelming experience, as you put yourself out there, trying to find that one person you just click with, that accepts you for who you are. However, Katherine Magnoli has learned that self acceptance is an important aspect…
When a traumatic injury occurs, support from friends, family, and the community at large can make the difference between a heart-rending story and a story of recovery. Audrey’s son sustained an SCI in 2009 at the age of 15. In…
Rediscovering her sexual identity was an important aspect of life for Ali after sustaining a spinal cord injury. Ali is a quadriplegic with limited hand function who is paralyzed from the chest down. She took to online dating to find…
Rose’s husband became a quadriplegic at 22, but that certainly hasn’t made their lives inadequate in any way, shape, or form. Rose shares the normalcy she and her husband found after his injury. “I think we’re just so blessed to…