Life happens when you have other things planned. Strive to adjust your focus from frustration to laughter.

Rescued by a dolphin. Swimming with dolphins in Cabo.

As I'm preparing for my riding lesson, which by the way is one of my favorite activities each week, I'm reminded of the movie Sliding...

A few months ago I was asked to give a talk at a fireside held for the youth of our church. The subject was "overcoming adversity"....

My introduction to equine therapy began the day of my assessment (right out of the shoot so to speak). I had set up an appointment with...

Caring for loved ones with special needs. Navigating the waters of long-term care together.

Life is a journey, not a destination--embrace the moment.

Life Ain't Always Beautiful--But It's A Beautiful Ride

Finding joy while living with a disability. The fifth stage of grief - acceptance

The Five Stages of Grief cont. (Depression) Finding the light at the end of the tunnel

This may sound crazy, since I spend my life sitting in a wheelchair, but I usually don’t see myself as disabled. Obviously, I’m reminded...

The normal reaction to feelings of helplessness and vulnerability is often a need to regain control through a series of “If only”...

As the masking effects of denial and isolation begin to wear, reality and its pain re-emerge. We are not ready. The intense emotion is...

“The first reaction to learning about loss . . . is to deny the reality of the situation. “This isn’t happening, this can’t be...

Processing grief when faced with adversity and life challenges

Living with Transverse Myelitis

Individuals suffering with anxiety and depression also suffer from social stigmas associated with depression. “Our culture has a fairly...