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    21 Things I’ve Learned from 21 Years of Dealing with Scoliosis

    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”

    26/08/201726/08/2017 by thecurvyspine

    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”

    06/05/201727/07/2017 by thecurvyspine

    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”

    06/04/201727/07/2017 by thecurvyspine

    Protected: 19. Dr. Mark Sinclair: My Pediatric Orthopedist

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    24/03/201715/03/2021 by thecurvyspine

    Protected: 18. Telling the Family

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    06/02/201715/03/2021 by thecurvyspine

    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”

    05/12/201627/07/2017 by thecurvyspine

    Protected: 15. Sangre Es Sangre

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    12/11/201615/03/2021 by thecurvyspine

    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”

    06/11/2016 by thecurvyspine

    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”

    25/10/201625/10/2016 by thecurvyspine

    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”

    15/10/201615/10/2016 by thecurvyspine

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