Odyssey: recent publications

When my wife Leslie and I decided to have children, we knew that becoming parents would change our lives forever. We felt prepared to put our energy into raising them and making sure that they had access to everything they needed to achieve their dreams. When both of our children were diagnosed with facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FHSD), a rare and progressive disease for which there are currently no approved treatments, our determination to help them find success and happiness grew even stronger.

June Sterling is one of the coaches that we found this month and we did a little interview with her. She impressed us with her passion and expertise. Her odyssey into coaching began not with a formal decree, but with an innate understanding of human struggle seeded in personal experience. From the tender soil of […]

Embarking on a historical odyssey, we drive through time, exploring the intricate relationship between cars, accidents, and the courtroom dramas that have unfolded throughout history. The road ahead is paved with stories of innovation, tragedy, and legal battles, offering a unique lens through which we can glimpse into the past and understand how the evolution of cars has been intertwined with the complexities of accidents and legal trials. Navigating this journey requires acknowledging

Embarking on a maritime escapade, an irresistible pull draws us to the spellbinding charm of the Aegean Sea—a fathomless sapphire expanse yearning for discovery. As we submerge into its translucent depths, the waters unveil a concealed world teeming with age-old enigmas and echoes of antiquity. The Aegean, woven with maritime tales, transforms into a captivating tapestry where the sun’s radiance pirouettes in vivid shades beneath the surface. The sapphire depths aren’t just a watery stretch. They serve as a gateway to a dimension where time seems suspended, promising encounters with the captivating unknown at every descent. Our sojourn commences, and the Aegean beckons us into its azure caress.

In the realm where law intersects with healing, this exploration unravels the intricate tapestry of premises liability, wrongful death, and the profound journey towards indemnification. Delve into the complexities, the historical and present contexts, and the pivotal role of attorneys in navigating these challenging legal landscapes.

Like many fellow “Zebras” or Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) patients, my diagnostic odyssey took around 15 years — from initial physical symptom onset to a formal diagnosis at age 35 last February. In those 15 years, I was repeatedly disbelieved, discredited, belittled, patronized, and gaslighted by the medical professionals who were supposed to be caring for me and helping me. Instead of helping me, they subjected me to unforgivable levels of iatrogenic harm — harm caused by the medical profession. Their lack of clinical knowledge, inability to manage complex patients, and downright ignorance delayed my diagnosis for years on end. By blaming my “mental health” for everything I experienced, they absolved themselves of any responsibility for finding out what was happening with my body.  For years, doctors didn’t believe that anything was actually physically “wrong” with me, and they repeatedly told me, “It’s all in your head.” My doctors told me that what I perceived were “physical” problems were categorically attributed to “psychological causes” as aftereffects of severe childhood abuse and trauma.