You have to forgive and accept—yourself, mostly. The use of medical equipment for assistance, such as canes, walking sticks, and back braces, doesn’t change who you are.… Read more “21 Things I’ve Learned from 21 Years of Dealing with Scoliosis”
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The Part of Scoliosis and Spinal Fusion That Is Really Hard to Talk About
The future is hard to talk about, because it’s largely unknown. I have no idea what to expect in the next 10 years. I have no idea… Read more “The Part of Scoliosis and Spinal Fusion That Is Really Hard to Talk About”
Scoliosis Stigma and the Invisible Disability
“Eliana the camel has two humps.” That’s the chant I heard more than once as a teen. I don’t think it was meant to hurt my feelings,… Read more “Scoliosis Stigma and the Invisible Disability”
19. Dr. Mark Sinclair: My Pediatric Orthopedist
The day had finally come to meet Dr. Mark Sinclair. How did it go? Well, it isn’t easy to explain, because somewhere within the past nineteen years… Read more “19. Dr. Mark Sinclair: My Pediatric Orthopedist”
18. Telling the Family
This post is the continuation of post 17. My First Orthopaedic Appointment I pulled down the sunshade and slid open the mirror compartment in my mama’s Toyota… Read more “18. Telling the Family”
What I Mean When I Say I Have Scoliosis
Scoliosis is an extremely complicated condition. According to WebMD, “scoliosis is a lateral (toward the side) curvature in the normally straight vertical line of the spine.” But… Read more “What I Mean When I Say I Have Scoliosis”
15. Sangre Es Sangre
“Sangre es sangre,” “blood is blood”—that’s what my mama always says when speaking about family bonds. For the longest time, I thought that when she said that… Read more “15. Sangre Es Sangre”
A Few Reflections From My First Few Weeks in Abuja
So far, my experience in Nigeria has been interesting, different, exciting, confusing, frustrating, and magical. I know that’s an extremely vague way to describe it, but I… Read more “A Few Reflections From My First Few Weeks in Abuja”
The Best Cheat Sheet For When You Love Someone With Scoliosis
Let’s face it: scoliosis can be a real pain in the ass sometimes. The pain associated with it can be mentally draining at times, and physically demanding… Read more “The Best Cheat Sheet For When You Love Someone With Scoliosis”
The 17 Most Important Quotes About Scoliosis You’ll Ever Read
Here is my list of 17 very important quotes about living with scoliosis. Feel free to print them out or share them with anyone you know living… Read more “The 17 Most Important Quotes About Scoliosis You’ll Ever Read”
