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Misophonia

My daughter suffers from Misophonia. She struggles with the way I pronounce the letter “S” in any word. Therefore, it’s been almost impossible to have… Continue reading Misophonia

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Misophonia

My daughter suffers from Misophonia. She struggles with the way I pronounce the letter “S” in any word. Therefore, it’s been almost impossible to have… Continue reading Misophonia

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CRPS

My daughter, Natalie, was diagnosed with CRPS in 2017.  Since then she has had periods varying from no pain at all, to being confined to a wheelchair… Continue reading CRPS

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CRPS

My daughter, Natalie, was diagnosed with CRPS in 2017.  Since then she has had periods varying from no pain at all, to being confined to a wheelchair… Continue reading CRPS

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I was born this way!

I was born with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex. My mother passed it on to me and my brother without knowing. She never really had any symptoms.… Continue reading I was born this way!

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Living With CREST Syndrome

I was diagnosed with CREST Syndrome in October of 2017 right after my 19th birthday. CREST, also known as Limited Scleroderma, is a rare autoimmune/connective tisssue disease. It’s… Continue reading Living With CREST Syndrome

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Metabolic Mayhem: Living with Lipodystrophy

The two people in my life that lived with lipodystrophy, died before the age of 35; my mother and sister. The journey of living and… Continue reading Metabolic Mayhem: Living with Lipodystrophy

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Lichen Sclerosus

Lichen Sclerosus is a debilitating disease that affects usually the genital area but can be anywhere on the body with the loss of anatomy, functions, cosmetics,… Continue reading Lichen Sclerosus

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My Rare Daughter

We were living in Okinawa, Japan, where my husband was stationed. While I was getting a regular pre-natal check up they noticed an irregular heart… Continue reading My Rare Daughter

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