Liz's accessible Village

February 18, 2020

Regrets

I graduated from high school in June of 2001. In August 2001 I was diagnosed with Friedreich’s Ataxia, and almost exactly two weeks later I moved into my freshman dorm room on the ninth floor of a residence hall at Temple University in Philidelphia, PA as a social work major. That school year (fall 2001…

February 8, 2020

My Hell, Friedreich’s Ataxia

I am what most people (including me) would refer to as, a control freak, a micromanager, or neurotic. It is kind of a twist of fate that 19 yrs ago I was told I had a diagnosis of Fredrich’s Ataxia (FA), a neuromuscular progressive degenerative genetic disorder. Basically, I was told my body would deteriorate…

January 22, 2020

2 Week Update

Week one of every new initiative is always the hardest. I might be finding the hardest of anyone. I purposely have to wheel by laundry, cups, clutter, and remind myself I did not make this mess! If I know it is the result of my preschooler reminding is in order. Please pick up your toys…