Love. It’s a four-letter word that can mean a hundred different things, depending on how and where it’s used. One…
Articles by Shawna Barnes
It was 11:50 p.m. Wednesday night, and I was just getting ready to head up to bed after a long,…
Last week, I was asked to respond to “Tell me about yourself” as it related to my disabilities and the help…
I live in a little community in northwestern Wisconsin that boasts fewer than 1,000 year-round residents. This fluctuates…
Columnist Shawna Barnes discusses air hunger with MG, its causes, how it differs from other shortness of breath, and strategies for managing this symptom.
Would you, could you, on the floor? I could not, would not, on the floor. I will not do it…
Fear. Whether it stems from uncertainty over myasthenia gravis (MG), a lack of support from friends and family, the…
How well do you really know your partner? Do you know their food or medication allergies? How about their…
“How do you do it?” I’m asked this question a lot by friends, family, and even new acquaintances. I have…
H.I.T. Honesty. Integrity. Transparency. These are three values that I use as principles in my personal and professional lives. They…