Taking the Plunge: Inside Painting with OI

When I was in grade school and high school, I had an art teacher who emphasized the importance of learning the fundamentals of art while also developing your own style and artistic process. Robin didn’t necessarily spark a lot of creative desire in me, but she taught me many invaluable lessons that have allowed me […]

The Rodding Process

One of the most common therapies for people with Osteogenesis Imperfecta is rodding, or surgical procedures where metal rods are inserted inside the long bones for strength. One of the major issues people with OI have is that their long bones (arms and legs) develop abnormally and are often bowed. When they don’t grow straight, […]

Clothing for EVERYONE: Classy Little Fashions

Any of you Facebookers know that there is a Facebook group for everything, and Osteogensis Imperfecta is no different. There are several out there, some for the different types, some with a focus on fitness, some with age restrictions, etc. I belong to several, and sometimes it’s nice to talk to people who go through […]