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April 20, 2020April 16, 2020

How Charcot-Marie-Tooth Is Helping Me Cope with the Pandemic

CMT and Me - a Column by Jill Price, Columns

In Virginia, we are entering our second month of social distancing. We have a long way to go, but we are learning to adjust. My state has been given ... Read more

April 14, 2020April 10, 2020

Lessons from Bernadette to Help Us During the Quarantine

Columns, On My Own Two by Young Lee

During tough and stressful times, it’s important to remember to hold each other close. This time, though, let’s take that figuratively and not literally. A recent conversation with a ... Read more

March 24, 2020March 23, 2020

Like Many, My Feelings About the COVID-19 Craziness Are Complicated

Columns, On My Own Two by Young Lee

Hello, I hope you are well. It’s a difficult time for many of us no matter where we live, as the COVID-19 virus has spread to most of the ... Read more

March 17, 2020March 17, 2020

It’s Time for Disabled Narratives to Take the Spotlight

Columns, On My Own Two by Young Lee

As an Asian American, I shared the joy and pride felt by much of the global Asian community when “Parasite,” a South Korean genre-bending thriller directed by Bong Joon ... Read more

March 16, 2020March 12, 2020

Having a Child Was the Right Decision for Me

CMT and Me - a Column by Jill Price, Columns

“Would you have had children if you knew they would have Charcot-Marie-Tooth?” I have heard this question before from friends and acquaintances when I told them about Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease ... Read more

March 3, 2020March 2, 2020

Social Media Backlash Over Disabled ‘Star Trek’ Character Is Highly Illogical

Columns, On My Own Two by Young Lee

Social media can be an overwhelming vortex of opinions, grievances, and feelings. That is especially true of my Twitter feed. At its best, my Twitter feed is where I ... Read more

March 2, 2020February 27, 2020

These Gadgets Can Make Everyday Tasks Easier with CMT

CMT and Me - a Column by Jill Price, Columns

On some days, I find carrying out everyday tasks harder than on others. I don’t always want to rely on my son or someone else to help me do ... Read more

February 25, 2020February 21, 2020

My Journaling Habit Helps Me to Deal with Negative Thoughts

Columns, On My Own Two by Young Lee

While scrolling through my Twitter feed recently, I came across a tweet from Charis Hill, an advocate for disability rights. The tweet was a list of things that every ... Read more

February 24, 2020February 21, 2020

Is Seasonal Affective Disorder Worsening My CMT Symptoms?

CMT and Me - a Column by Jill Price, Columns

Do you struggle with a lack of motivation this time of year? I do, and it seems to be affecting my Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) symptoms. I find that my CMT ... Read more

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