After rough times, any relief feels especially sweet
After I finished this holiday season’s wreath orders, I moved my wreath-making table out of the dining room back into…
Articles by Kristin Neva
Feeling sick and powerless as an ALS caregiver
“The essence of trauma is powerlessness.” This quote from Christian trauma therapist Colleen Ramser grabbed my attention, because…
Some caregiving tips apply to more than ALS
A couple days ago, as I was dishing up our family dinner, I popped a piece of chicken in my…
Expressions of grief and gratitude can be equally important
“Count your blessings.” “You need to be thankful for what you do have.” People often give silver-lining advice to those…
Life with my husband’s ALS is hard, but I appreciate the little things
Last week, after having my yearly mammogram, I got a call from the clinic. The nurse told me that the…
In life with ALS, I focus on finding meaning rather than happiness
In the “Barbie” movie, Stereotypical Barbie, played by Margot Robbie, is living her best day, every day, in…
Discovering surprising new ways to release the stress from ALS
One morning last week, I turned on my phone, but it powered down almost right away. I turned it back…
Finding space for abundance in life, even while managing grief
I’m weary after 13 years with the ALS of my husband, Todd. I started therapy in hopes…
Living with ALS, I’ve sometimes found talk therapy beneficial
After my husband, Todd, was diagnosed with ALS, I was overwhelmed by grief and filled with anxiety about the…
As we try out new wheelchair technology, I have much to learn
When ALS first caused my husband, Todd, to need a wheelchair, he realized he couldn’t recline too far in…