Welcome to S.C.I. Chronicles, where I share my real-life journey of life after a spinal cord injury at 29-- the highs, the lows and everything inbetween.
The Rogue SCI Alphabet - W is for Wins in the Second Year
Two years ago, my life changed overnight when I sustained a T3 ASIA B spinal cord injury, and this episode marks my second “Life Day.” In this episode, I’m reflecting on what the second year of life after injury has actually looked like — the wins, the lessons, and the moments that mattered. From building community and trying adaptive sports to continuing to navigate independence and everyday life in a wheelchair, this year has been about redefining what progress really means. Recovery doesn’t have to mean walking again to be meaningful, and this episode is a reminder that there is still success, connection, and a full life to be lived after spinal cord injury.
16 Feb 2026
The Rogue SCI Alphabet - “R” is for Redefining Independence
What does independence really mean after a spinal cord injury?
In this episode, I sit down with occupational therapist Leah Hazzard to unpack how independence shifts after injury. We talk about the real difference between OT and PT, how adaptive tools and support can actually increase independence, and what it looks like to build a meaningful, functional life as a wheelchair user.
If you’ve ever felt like you “lost” your independence, this conversation will challenge that definition — and maybe help you redefine it.
26 Jan 2026
The Rogue SCI Alphabet - “G” is for Grief
Grief is often talked about in the context of loss—but what about the grief that comes with trauma, life-altering injury, or becoming someone new after everything changes? In this episode, I’m joined by Shawntell Pace, a trauma psychologist, to unpack how grief shows up during spinal cord injury recovery and in trauma more broadly. We talk about the kinds of grief people don’t always name, how trauma reshapes identity and expectations, and what it can look like to hold both grief and growth at the same time. Whether you’re living with an SCI, supporting someone through trauma, or navigating your own complicated grief, this conversation offers insight, validation, and permission to feel what you feel.
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