Tag: life after spinal cord injury

The Realities of Intimacy for Women After Spinal Cord Injury

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

SCI & Urinary Health: How Women Can Take Control and Thrive

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

Women and Secondary Conditions: What SCI Awareness Month Doesn’t Always Talk About

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

Reclaiming Your Voice After Spinal Cord Injury: The Power of Storytelling in Healing and Advocacy

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