Category: Narrative Reflections

A Miracle of Modern Medicine and Mobility

doi: 10.18737/0607522651 AMA Citation: Whitlock K. A Miracle of Modern Medicine and Mobility. J Hum Rehabil. 2023; Fall. doi:10.18737/0607522651 Download the article (pdf) Table of

Living the Hard Times Out Loud

This beautiful poem by “a mother on a mission to help families and caregivers navigate life with differently-abled kids” presents the powerful story of Noah Williams. Noah lives an extraordinary life as an artist, athlete, and public speaker, as he deals daily with cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and visual impairment. As Naomi’s words flow through the poem, they detail his lifelong struggle, and the love of people who join in his joy of living and help him navigate his days. “The best that is in him keeps unfolding into the spaces so many help open and hold.”

“Finding Balance: The Hidden Gift of Being Thrown Off-Course”

In this second student essay focused on the Covid learning years, Bridget Graff details how her frustration with forced digital learning led her to discover a whole new perspective on life and work. Moving from being an active, dynamic, overworked student to one focused more on “concepts,” she developed a work-life “balancing act” that improved her academic performance—and will serve her for years to come.

Finding Voice and Vulnerability Through Virtual Learning

doi: 10.18737/0607670061 AMA Citation: Rivera JC. Finding Voice and Vulnerability Through Virtual Learning. J Hum Rehabil. 2022; Spring. doi:10.18737/0607670061 Download the article (pdf) Table of

“Do You Have the Coronavirus?”

On a day that should have been memorable for its joy, Henry Fok had an encounter that would ultimately inspire him to re-examine his future role as a physical therapist.