No Good Excuse — Sean Baumstark

hope, middle age

Sean lives with Friedreich’s ataxia and embodies the mantra “get stuff done.” He believes excuses hold us back from being our best. He is the founder of de:terminence, a nonprofit helping disabled individuals experience the beauty and power of physical achievement. He also co-hosts a weekly podcast, “Two Disabled Dudes,” which encourages listeners to “live beyond circumstances.” He lives and works in Sacramento, California.

The frustrations of living with FA come in many shapes and sizes

It’s usually easy for me to write about noticeable and significant issues related to Friedreich’s ataxia (FA), such as a severe hip injury or a new treatment option. Although I’ve written about seemingly insignificant, behind-the-scenes frustrations,…