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…
Articles by Kristin Neva
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…
Preparing for the future after my role as an ALS spouse and caregiver
A few weeks ago, I was catching up with a friend of mine. Among other topics, we discussed what I…
The power of distraction when dealing with negative emotions
I’ve lived in the shadow of my husband Todd’s ALS for the past 13 years. My days have…
When those of us living with ALS become someone’s Calcutta
“Find your own Calcutta. Find the sick, the suffering, and the lonely, right where you are — in your…
Sharing our vulnerability opens our hearts to one another
Last week, I set my husband, Todd, up on his computer before heading out for my weekly ukulele group. It’s…
Celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary is bittersweet with ALS
While many couples celebrating an anniversary post joyous messages and proclaim their excitement about the future on social media, I…
A 6-year-old’s childhood innocence confronts his great-uncle’s ALS
We had a young visitor this past weekend who met my husband’s disability with frank curiosity and innocent sweetness.
Why we fight for life: We do it because we’re human
One evening last week after I’d finished cooking dinner, I grew concerned. My almost 14-year-old son had gone out to…