I actually had to whip out my calculator to do the math because I seriously couldn’t believe it: It has been 18 whole years. Eighteen years since the car accident that resulted in my spinal cord injury. March 23, 2008. Eighteen years since I last walked on my own two feet. The wild part? I was 18 years old when it h…
Traveling with a disability usually means planning every detail in advance. Transportation, hotel rooms, restrooms, activities, terrain, and accessibility gaps all need careful consideration. When you add kids into the mix, the mental load grows even heavier. That’s why our recent family trip to Martin County, Florid…
Hello My People Spasms are a common part of life with a spinal cord injury. They can be unpredictable, uncomfortable, and sometimes even painful. But they are also a reminder of how complex the body is, even when it does not work the way it used to. What Are Spasms After a Spinal Cord Injury? Spasms, also called…
Hello My People Someone once asked me, “Lizzy, what do you want the most right now?” And when my response was not “to walk again,” they were kind of shocked. Oops. Why People Expect a Different Answer For many, the automatic assumption is that walking again must be the ultimate dream for anyone with a spinal …
Hello My People I have been driving the same car for more than ten years now. I feel blessed to have it and I am praying to be able to upgrade soon. Driving with hand controls has given me independence and freedom. But I also know that not everyone with a spinal cord injury has the same access. That is why resourc…
Hello my people! This September marks nine years of marriage for us. At our wedding, his vow said, “it’s you and I,” and that is still the way we live today. Celebrating Nine Years of Marriage Recently, I received a message asking me to talk about relationships as part of my Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month seri…
Hello my people. The Lie I Almost Believed The biggest lie I almost believed after my accident was that if I kept living a full life, it meant I did not have faith in God. Some religious voices even implied that because I was not spending every day “waiting to walk again,” I was not really waiting on God. That beli…
Wednesday, September 03, 2025
Finding Light in the Dark: Humor, Faith, and Life After Spinal Cord Injury
Hello my people, Why Humor Matters After a Spinal Cord Injury Dark humor has always been one of the ways I cope. When you have lived through a spinal cord injury, sometimes you laugh so you do not cry. Yes, I lost my ability to walk back in 2008. But I also gained perspective, resilience, and let’s be real, front r…
Lizzy
Hi, I’m Lizzy.
This is a personal lifestyle and motherhood blog written and edited by me. I’m a mom, wife, and wheelchair user sharing real life through accessibility, family, and everyday living.
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Transitioning from One Child to Two: A Personal Journey of Balancing Love
Hello friends! This is a post I've been wanting to write because I believe it'll help somebody out there. Becoming a parent for the second time is an exhilarating journey, but it can also bring a whirlwind of emotions for your firstborn. As a mom who's walked this path, I'm here to share heartfelt, si…


