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Jessica Ping-Wild in the mirror of her car throwing a peace sign while jamming to her driving playlist
Personal Story

Driving Playlist – 10 Songs I Am Jamming To Behind The Wheel This Year

Having a driving playlist has been essential for me in every stage of life. As a child, I would blast “Genie in a Bottle,” by Christina Aguilera and “It’s Gonna Be Me,” by NSYNC from my CD player in the backseat. When I was a bit older, I would only play songs from the community theater shows I participated in. Yes, of course, I drove my parents up the wall by singing along as loudly as I possibly could.

These days, if I am not listening to one of my favorite podcasts, I prefer to plug in my Spotify playlist, queue up some songs, and hit the road.

Jessica Ping-Wild behind the wheel of a car at 23 years old
Disability Advocacy Personal Story

Learning How To Drive As An Amputee

I grew up in a small, farming community, so driver’s education is a part of the high school curriculum. The big question on the table was whether or not I would be participating in the behind-the-wheel portion of the class and learning how to drive with the rest of my peers.

Having zero neurological or mental deficits and being proficient at Mario Kart, I didn’t fully understand why the school even bothered asking. OF COURSE I WOULD BE DRIVING! HOW SILLY!

But, I quickly understood it was much more involved than I originally thought.

Disability Advocacy Personal Story

Seeking a Diagnosis During a Deadly Viral Pandemic – Still No Answers

Gastritis.

After 15 minutes with the doctor, that was the initial diagnosis. I was to take an over the counter antacid for 2 weeks and then report back if things didn’t improve.

Less than 10 days later, I was plopped down on an examination table feeling as though I could vomit at any moment.

Blood was drawn. Urine was collected. A pelvic examination was completed. Still nothing.