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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Six Challenges People with Scoliosis Spinal Fusion Will Understand
I have scoliosis, and I am fused pretty much all the way up and down my spine, which makes me part bionic. I know, I know, lucky… Read more “Six Challenges People with Scoliosis Spinal Fusion Will Understand”
Dear Me: Here’s What You Need to Read on a Bad Day
Dear self, I am going to keep this one short and sweet, because I know how you get when you are in this much pain. You get… Read more “Dear Me: Here’s What You Need to Read on a Bad Day”
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”
Protected: 19. Dr. Mark Sinclair: My Pediatric Orthopedist
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6 Comments Made by Medical Professionals That I Wish I could Forget
As with all professions out there, there are some amazing people working in the medical field, yet there are also some really horrible ones who leave you… Read more “6 Comments Made by Medical Professionals That I Wish I could Forget”
Protected: 18. Telling the Family
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Protected: 17. My First Orthopedic Appointment
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Pictures From My Past
I recently went through some of my childhood albums and I wanted to share with all of you a timeline of pictures that follows the progression of… Read more “Pictures From My Past”
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 Curvy Spine 