Category: My Story

Get to know my story – my background and my journey. If you are new to my site, start reading here!

  • Twenty Years In: Living With Disability, Medical Decisions, and What Comes Next

    A disabled professional reflects on 20 years of living with the long-term impact of childhood medical decisions and why lived experience must guide care, policy, and accessibility.

  • A Short Walk, a Huge Victory

    Wednesday, September 10, started as a day filled with frustration. The traffic was horrible, thanks to the UN convening in the city, and my scheduled transportation was canceled, leaving me with no choice but to pay an unexpected $150 for an Uber. A short “walking session” was all I could manage, and honestly, my mind…

  • The Power of a Hard-Earned Sweat

    There are certain physical feelings you take for granted until you can no longer experience them easily. For me, that feeling was breaking a sweat. It sounds simple, but it’s a tangible sign of hard work and physical exertion. Honestly, I had forgotten what it truly felt like. It’s been ages since I worked hard…