Going back to school after a spinal cord injury can feel like standing at the edge of something exciting but uncertain. Whether you’re chasing a new career goal, switching fields, or returning to complete your degree, the thought of navigating campus life with SCI can feel overwhelming. You might wonder if people will see your… Continue reading Back to School With SCI: A Woman’s Guide to Thriving in Higher Education
After spinal cord injury, a lot of women usually get advice on how to manage mobility, independence, and emotional challenges. But here’s what nobody discusses in SCI spaces: intimacy, desire, and sexual health. The real conversations about feeling desirable, navigating changed sensation, and wondering if intimacy is still possible. Maybe you’re worried about how your… Continue reading The Realities of Intimacy for Women After Spinal Cord Injury
You know that quiet worry that creeps in before something important; a big work event, a weekend trip, or just a long day ahead? You start to wonder, “Is my bladder going to cooperate today?” Maybe your urine looks a little cloudy, you feel more tired than usual, or something just feels “off.” If you’re… Continue reading SCI & Urinary Health: How Women Can Take Control and Thrive
Every September, during SCI Awareness Month, social media is filled with familiar stories: the moment everything changed, the first time using a wheelchair, learning to navigate a world that wasn’t built for you. These stories matter deeply, but they’re not the whole journey. What often gets left out are the everyday struggles: the UTI that… Continue reading Women and Secondary Conditions: What SCI Awareness Month Doesn’t Always Talk About
Living with a spinal cord injury can sometimes feel overwhelming and isolating, like a chapter in your story has been taken away. Whether you’re newly adjusting to life after an SCI or many years into the journey, finding the courage to speak up about your experiences isn’t always easy. Silence can give space to self-pity,… Continue reading Reclaiming Your Voice After Spinal Cord Injury: The Power of Storytelling in Healing and Advocacy
Knowledge is power, and when it comes to spinal cord injury (SCI), prevention is just as important as awareness. SCI can change life in an instant, but understanding the risks is not about living in fear. It’s about living with confidence, making informed choices, and protecting the body that carries you through life. As we… Continue reading Activities That Trigger Spinal Cord Injury and How to Avoid Them
If you’re a woman living with a spinal cord injury, I want you to pause for a second and breathe. You’ve been through a lot. And now, as you focus on recovery, there’s one decision that can shape your entire healing journey: Choosing the right physiotherapist.
Job hunting is a unique journey for every woman, but for women with spinal cord injuries (SCI), the journey may require a bit more planning, extra support, and some creative thinking. The great news? It’s entirely possible. Whether you’re looking for part-time flexibility or full-time commitment, the right job can open doors to financial independence, security, and even a bit of joy because you deserve to treat yourself.
Living with a spinal cord injury (SCI) can feel overwhelming, it can also change many things in the way you move, dress, work and even how you see yourself. For many women, the early stages of adjusting to life after spinal cord injury (SCI) can feel overwhelming, isolating, and emotionally exhausting. But women with spinal… Continue reading How Women with Spinal Cord Injuries Can Redefine Independence
When it comes to spinal cord injury (SCI) care, research, and rehabilitation, the reality is simple, the system wasn’t built with women in mind. For far too long, women with spinal cord injuries have had to navigate a healthcare system, employment landscape, and societal expectations that don’t fully consider their unique needs. But here’s the… Continue reading Why Gender-Specific Advocacy for Women with Spinal Cord Injuries Matters
