I had learned quickly that life doesn't always go the way I want it to, and that's okay. I still plod on.

I often wished that more people understood the invisible side of things. Even the people who seemed to understand, didn't really.

The video was still playing, although I didn't know why. It seemed as if the able-bodied dancers were mocking me.

The weekend was a much-needed breath of fresh air; Monday always seemed to not only take that breath right back, but add a few extra pounds to my shoulders as well.

Dancing with a spinal cord injury is a challenge like no other, but I aspired to prove to myself that I could still be phenomenal dancer even with an SCI

With determination, it is possible to block out the negative things and enjoy the positive ones, despite the cons. Most importantly, it is possible to dance through everything pernicious.

The stares were annoying, but I knew they didn’t mean any harm. So, every morning, smiling at them became part of my routine, too.