Romance, in Light of Duchenne

Romance, in Light of Duchenne

They call me Superman; I have no superpowers.  They call me a warrior; I have no weapons.  A soldier they say, only, I wear no uniform.  It may be hard to believe for some, though I never had much difficulty, but I’m human, just like everyone else.  What I don’t...
Why Taylor Swift Belongs with Ricky Tsang

Why Taylor Swift Belongs with Ricky Tsang

Dear Taylor, You know that moment when you realize the pathway towards romance is no longer a part of your destination?  I often imagine myself surrendering to stage music from the golden days, dancing in the dark with no one.  The bittersweet melodies resonate within...
The Duchenne Guide for Tracheostomies

The Duchenne Guide for Tracheostomies

Following my spinal fusion surgery, the second major operation I had was the tracheostomy.  It was an emotional decision, but one that gave me another chance at life.  Every medical procedure is a risk, even the minor, which can be rather frightening.  Here is a list...
This is My Life: Ready, Set, Fight

This is My Life: Ready, Set, Fight

Running away is not an option when it comes to Duchenne muscular dystrophy.  It forces you to endure, even when you feel like things weren’t supposed to end up this way.  I remember in the fifth grade when I lost the strength to wheel myself anymore.  I had every...
White Oppression: The Reality of Racism

White Oppression: The Reality of Racism

During the initial seasons of The Big Bang Theory, I encountered a couple episodes encouraging bigotry towards the fair skinned.  Raj, the East Indian character, went on to say to Howard, the Jewish: “You fail to take into account that even mute, I am foreign and...