Myoclonus Dystonia Hi, my name is Valeria, after 20 years, I was diagnosed with a rare syndrome called myoclonus dystonia. Even though it’s not degen…
I'm a Right below-knee amputee and this is my story My name is Lauren Malinowitzer and I'm 37 years old. I'm a Right below-knee amputee and this is my story. "Some of us think holding on makes us stron…
My story and the struggle with Muscular Dystrophy My name is Paul An. I am a rising motivational speaker and a graduating student living in the Los Angeles area. Born with a disease known as Duchenne…
Something wasn't right At the age of 16 little did I know my life would change. I woke up with a pain in my chest, I thought I had pulled a muscle. A few days went by and m…
My story Hi! I'm David, I'm 40 and I live in France. In 1997 I was hit by a car when I was on my motorcycle. My leg was so damaged, so it had to be amputated.…
Thirty… It’s a big milestone. It’s a birthday many young adults in their 20s dread, while others plan a big party or night out to celebrate or embrace this “…
My Story: life with an Invisible Illness When I was 15, I got a bacterial infection in my ear and skull. After eight weeks of IV antibiotics, my medical team discovered that I had suffered o…
My Amputee Story The picture of me here was taken immediately after I had my first fall as an amputee. It took me a few minutes to get to the point of smiling, but I …
I am so grateful for my life everyday In 2002, when I was in my mid-20s, I had the worst headache of my life—a headache that caused vomit, loss of vision, and I blacked out. The source of…
Not Really That Different At 9 months old my family’s life along with mine was forever changed. I was diagnosed with a neuromuscular disease called Spinal Muscular Atrophy and…
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