The desire to be a mother is an impulse that begins in childhood for most women. But after spinal cord injury, many women assume it's impossible.
Aug 14, 2015
Mothers on Wheels
Go in Feet First — Don’t Dive
“Diving is simply not worth the risk.” It is the fourth leading cause of spinal cord injury for men and the fifth for women Jul 2, 2015
Parents on Call – a reprint in honor of Father’s Day
A thoughtful, provocative and honest reflection on his father by Jeff Shannon, a veteran writer and frequent contributor to FacingDisability.com Jun 15, 2015
Jumping is Nice — But Think Twice
As summer approaches, parents worry about trampoline injuries. Their worries are justified. May 18, 2015
Sex, Women and SCI
An article by FacingDisability.com's Executive Producer, Stephanie Lollino, takes a new look at the subject of women and sex after spinal cord injury. Feb 13, 2015
FacingDisability Featured in Exceptional Parent Magazine
Parents need all the support they can find concerning children with a spinal cord injury (SCI). FacingDisability.com shows how parents cope. Sep 8, 2014
“Push Girls”—Women in Wheelchairs
“Push Girls,” the Sundance Channel’s new half-hour reality series, follows four beautiful, young and talented women who use wheelchairs. Jun 6, 2012
Mother and Daughter: How a Devastating Accident Changed their Relationship…for the Better
Arielle was injured at the age of ten, so I have to dig deep to think about how our relationship has changed. She's eighteen now. May 1, 2012
And Baby Makes Three…and Four!
Whether or not they say it out loud: “Will I still be able to have children?” is a common worry for men with new spinal cord injuries. Oct 11, 2011 |