The Story My name is Kaitlin, I'm 18. I've always been "sicker" than everyone else. While other kids were running and playing I was laying inside crying with a…
What is Progeria? My name is Ronny and I'm Luke's dad. Luke suffers from a rare disease called Progeria. His body ages 10 times faster than a normal bod…
A Prayer and a Dream When I was a little girl, I prayed the same prayer every night. I asked God to heal my scarred hands in my dreams. In my heart, I believed wholeheart…
My Congenital Differences My name is Tim Hart, I am studying to become an Outdoor and Physical education teacher. I was born with a rare disease known as congenital hand and f…
The Time of My Life I was always active, not necessarily the sports playing type, although I did play as the only girl on the boys ice hockey team in high school...not b…
Colorful Beginning Hello my yoocandoo’ers! My name is Libby and you can find my profile @ittybittytale. Growing up I knew I was different. I had trouble walking, a weak…
My Former Life As A Breakdancer I used to be a competitive breakdancer, traveling and competing. I even danced for Vanilla Ice on his tour! That all changed one day. I remember the …
Why I Let My Family Help Care For Me My name is Jackie Smith @msjsmith2, and I am 37 yrs old. I have a rare muscle disease called RYR1 Centronuclear Myopathy. I use a power wheelchair fu…
Winning with Severe Chronic & Invisible Illness Two years ago I was at my peak of health and fitness with a small but growing coaching business and a few minor but nagging health problems. These sm…
Expect The Unexpected with Transverse Myelitis When I (@fromheelstowheels) was 22, I was fit & strong. I was a struggling single mom trying to make ends meet. It was close to Christmas and I w…
How many of you reading this believe that experiencing struggles are a bad thing? I’m sure there are thousands that would agree with that statement. …
My illness story I started to become very sick after having a small surgery to my hand which resulted in mass bleeding, 8 haematomas, 11 surgeries, carpal tunnel synd…
Our daughter Eden Hello! So I guess I should start by introducing myself. I'm Jake and this is our first born, Eden, who has given me the most honorable role of being …
living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome If doctors said you were dying from a life-threatening infection and you survived, how hard would you fight to keep living? If doctors told you it wa…
Introduction Bullying is an epidemic that is not only occurring in schools, but online and even in the work place. Whether it is physical, emotional, or even cybe…
We had a blast at Krembo Wings Summer camp 2016 at the Golan Hights In Israel Krembo Wings is the only inclusive youth movement in Israel for children and youth with and without disabilities, providing weekly social activities …
The diagnosis I was a happy, healthy child living on the Gold Coast, Australia when my sister, who is 18 months older than me, started having trouble walking. We w…
Personal Reasons for Creating Helpful Games! Emotions, motor skills, social situations, and transitions. Did you know you can use play to help with all of these skills? Two families decided…
Through a Mother's eyes I am tired. I am tired of endless doctor appointments. Tired of bills that aren't covered by insurance. I am tired of applying and reapplying for ass…
My Backbone's Been Screaming for Help Since childhood, I’ve always had spine issues. Somehow the ball was dropped in 2009 when I was 18 years old. I spoke up to providers about my back, a…
Hank, my hero Life was beautiful on the 13th day of May. This perfect little bundle of joy was brought into the world and all was well. We can fast forward through…
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 “…
You matter to everything! Hello, My name is Matthew and I am 27 years old living in south Texas. I have experienced quite a crazy life that makes most peoples jaw drop after h…
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