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Jacob’s CTD Story

Jacob first showed signs of delays when he was about 16 months old. We started taking him to different doctors and found therapies for him.… Continue reading Jacob’s CTD Story

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The reality and judgement you face when you have a rare disease /invisible illness

Living with a rare disease /condition isn’t easy, it can make life alot more complicated, especially trying to live a normal day to day basis… Continue reading The reality and judgement you face when you have a rare disease /invisible illness

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I am Shambhavi

My name is Shambhavi from India and I am living with Alagille syndrome. I love to read, drink tea, take walks, travel, write, wiggle about… Continue reading I am Shambhavi

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I am Reza

My name is Reza, I am a 13-year-old living with Cystinosis, in Iran with my family. I love going to the cinema, watching movies and… Continue reading I am Reza

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I am unique

Hello, My name is Marie-France, I am 33 years old and I am from Montreal. I was born with a brain condition called agenesis of… Continue reading I am unique

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Warrior Princess

A test of inner strength awaits as the pressure builds upon the nerves and various problems build-up which may exhaust my energy with the approach… Continue reading Warrior Princess

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Warrior Princess

A test of inner strength awaits as the pressure builds upon the nerves and various problems build-up which may exhaust my energy with the approach… Continue reading Warrior Princess

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Dawud’s TCHD Journey

Dawud was diagnosed with hirschsprungs disease at birth. It is a congenital condition that affects 1 in every 5000 births.    It occurs when certain… Continue reading Dawud’s TCHD Journey

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Sophia’s story

Sophia was born with a rare genetic disorder. (zellweger syndrome) Zellweger syndrome is a rare congenital disorder characterized by the reduction or absence of functional peroxisomes in the… Continue reading Sophia’s story

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