What It’s Really Like to Have Medical Students Shadow Your Life with MS

What It’s Really Like to Have Medical Students Shadow Your Life with MS

Yesterday, Pat and Milan came over for their monthly check-in. They’re med students in a special program that pairs future doctors with MS patients so they can actually see what it’s like to live with this disease—not just read about it in a textbook. My doctor, who runs the Neuroscience Institute at Hackensack University Medical…

Motorized wheelchair reflections

Day 3 with My Motorized Wheelchair: Cooking, Writing, and Small Wins at the Gym

Day three with my motorized wheelchair brought a mix of insights, small victories, and unexpected challenges. What started as a home-bound Sunday quickly turned into a culinary adventure, proving that mobility doesn’t limit creativity in the kitchen. Cooking Without Limits With my wheelchair offering comfort and support, I whipped up lasagna for my mom and…

Independence with a motorized wheelchair

Day 2 with My Motorized Wheelchair: Cooking, Independence & Small Wins

Day two with my motorized wheelchair wasn’t just about mobility—it was about freedom, confidence, and delicious meals. A Kitchen Win: Cooking Without Limits After a light gym session, I headed straight into the kitchen and whipped up blueberry sweet potato pancakes. The mix of cassava flour and sweet potatoes didn’t just smell amazing—it got an…

My Motorized Wheelchair Redefines Indoor Mobility

First Spin at Home: My Motorized Wheelchair Redefines Indoor Mobility

Kicked off yesterday with my new motorized wheelchair and it’s already reshaping my daily routine. There was a bit of a mix-up with Hoverround forgetting some key bolts for the controller, but I’m tackling that head-on. This wheelchair isn’t just about moving around; it’s about transforming my home into a more manageable, convenient space. Especially…