Jorge is a paraplegic who was injured in 1978 at the age of 11. As he got older, Jorge naturally became interested in exploring his sexuality, but with a spinal cord injury, he wasn’t entirely confident in that area. https://youtu.be/NDVczCoU0rY…
Rachel’s life was moving along pleasantly in 2012. She had three grown children living lives of their own, and Rachel and her husband were planning to relocate from Australia to Singapore to start a new chapter in their lives. …
The holidays are often a time for celebrating and gathering together with friends and family. Despite the joy being spread during this time of year, stress has a way of creeping into just about everyone’s schedule. Caregivers are particularly…
Like so many young people growing up, Emily remembers becoming aware of and learning about what it means to be sexual. However, there was something missing for her when it came to the education part of sex that most young…
When a spouse falls ill, either through disability or diagnosis, many times the other spouse steps into a caregiving role. Family caregivers are often unpaid for their efforts, and many end up losing their jobs as their caregiving duties increase. A…
Kristen has had her fair share of meeting unsuitable men and going on uncomfortable dates. Having usually dated men by meeting them in person first, Kristen decided to give online dating a try through the app Tinder. She shared her…
Last week, I was walking with my sister after training when we passed a young boy in a wheelchair, with his mother and sister. Recognising him, my sister stopped to ask him a question. Smiling proudly, his mother replied that…
A car accident 18 years ago caused Tracy Heine to break her neck, leaving her a quadriplegic. After the accident, Tracy picked herself up and tackled life, all the while raising her 10-month-old son. She became a motivational speaker and used…
Danielle is a clinical psychologist. She was born with Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. In her practice, the topic of sexuality and disability is often discussed; it’s a topic Danielle knows first-hand. “I joke a lot that I’m Ms. Wheelchair New…
Lizzy and Amen met at a chance encounter at the movies in 2007, but their romance took time to develop. While the outgoing Lizzie caught shy Amen’s eye immediately, it wouldn’t be until many years later that their relationship would…