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Sclerowarrior

I am Faith,19,a typical bubbly, happy and a goal-oriented young lady. I have so much in my mind; dreaming of becoming somebody, thinking of a… Continue reading Sclerowarrior

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Expendable

My story is one that is considered “unusual” by most, however, many people suffer from the same inequalities I have faced over my lifetime. My… Continue reading Expendable

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Maël and his Geleophysic dysplasia

Maël was born in 2015 with a rare disease called Geleophysic Dysplasia. Less than 80 cases are reported across the world. Each case is unique but… Continue reading Maël and his Geleophysic dysplasia

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Invisibly Rare

Do you know the meaning for rare is “extraordinary.” Yeah, I’m rare, but I’m also extraordinary. My name is Nabila, female, age 35, with parahemophilia… Continue reading Invisibly Rare

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Nuestra princesa Ariadna

Ariadna es nuestra princesa arcoiris, muy esperada y deseada. Es super inteligente,  empática y cariñosa.  A sus tres años fue diagnosticada con Niemann-Pick tipo B.… Continue reading Nuestra princesa Ariadna

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The antidepressant that stole my sexuality and never gave it back to me.

My name is Lora; the story I tell begins in 2013, when I was 25 years old and, suffering from a severe depression caused by my… Continue reading The antidepressant that stole my sexuality and never gave it back to me.

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Genetic Russian Roulette

I have lived my whole life playing a genetic version of russian roulette. In this version the gun is half loaded, leaving me with a… Continue reading Genetic Russian Roulette

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TARLOV Cyst

10 years since diagnosed and not one Doctor in Illinois is educated or even heard of TARLOV Cyst disease, hence my merry go round continues… Continue reading TARLOV Cyst

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Henry’s smiles

Henry is sure loved by his family but his favorites are for sure bath time and getting kisses from his sisters. He was born with GM3 Synthase… Continue reading Henry’s smiles

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