Columns

April 29, 2020April 27, 2020

We Are Alone in This Together

Columns, Wiggle Room – a Column by Briana Beaver

“This pandemic is really working for you,” my mom said, half-jokingly. She nor I never could have imagined that over the course of only weeks, society would rearrange itself ... Read more

April 15, 2020April 13, 2020

That Time I Received an Invitation from a Cuddlist

Columns, Wiggle Room – a Column by Briana Beaver

Cuddles for hire. Yes, you read that correctly. Around this time last year, I was approached by a soon-to-be professional cuddlist. A casual hangout with an acquaintance quickly took ... Read more

March 25, 2020March 23, 2020

Focusing on Random Acts of Kindness During a Crisis

Columns, Wiggle Room – a Column by Briana Beaver

“Commit random acts of kindness.” I see this bumper sticker plastered on cars around my town. As with other advice to society, I often wonder if this message permeates ... Read more

February 19, 2020February 18, 2020

Endless Sleepless Nights Are Rattling My Soul

Columns, Wiggle Room – a Column by Briana Beaver

“Can sleep deprivation kill you?” I’ve spent more time Googling this question than I’d care to admit. Though I’ve learned throughout the years to cautiously validate any information provided ... Read more

February 18, 2020February 14, 2020

Handicapped-accessible Parking Is a Necessity with a Wheelchair

Columns, Embracing Life on Wheels - a Column By Jessica Grono

Handicapped-accessible parking spaces are for people with disabilities. In a recent news report, a disabled California man said he was physically assaulted because he asked someone not to park ... Read more

February 12, 2020February 10, 2020

My Time Is Now, but I’m Still Tired

Columns, Wiggle Room – a Column by Briana Beaver

I need to start living as though I am a healthy person. Saving my most cherished experiences for the future, for when I am physically nourished and capable, isn’t working ... Read more

February 11, 2020February 7, 2020

Trouble Falling Asleep? Here Are Some Tips that Could Help

Columns, Embracing Life on Wheels - a Column By Jessica Grono

Everyone needs adequate sleep each night. Sleep allows the body to rest and recharge for the following day. But for people with cerebral palsy, sleeping isn’t always easy, as ... Read more

February 5, 2020February 4, 2020

A Spontaneous Video Brought New Perspective

Columns, Wiggle Room – a Column by Briana Beaver

Last month, I wrote about how I took the plunge into the world of sharing my perspective through video on social media. Having been socialized to feel shame, embarrassment, ... Read more

February 4, 2020January 30, 2020

Spasms Are a Daily Part of Life with CP

Columns, Embracing Life on Wheels - a Column By Jessica Grono

Spasticity is common with many types of cerebral palsy (CP). Everyone handles spasticity differently, and spasms vary depending on the extent of CP. Because I have athetoid mixed CP, ... Read more