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run out of batteries

I grew up a healthy child, went to college and played sports. I trained in the gym and I did not recover well after lifting… Continue reading run out of batteries

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Hope

My story starts with my daughter she had delayed milestone but at age 8 she developed PKAN2 symptoms which becomes worst and at last she… Continue reading Hope

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My daughter

When my oldest daughter was born, I was young, she was prefect. A new beautiful baby girl, no one could have guessed that 6 weeks… Continue reading My daughter

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Mac

I am happy because I have finally found people who have the same thing as me….a month ago I was diagnosed with mycobacterium avium Mac… Continue reading Mac

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Finding hope in chronic illness

Hello, I am Youssra. I suffer from a disease, I think it’s rare because I haven’t found the cure to it yet. My story started… Continue reading Finding hope in chronic illness

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She believed she could, so she did.

Alicia has a passion for helping others. She is a manager for a charity who helps individuals and children experiencing homelessness. In her free time,… Continue reading She believed she could, so she did.

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Our Jerguš is a creative and fun boy! Why should we convince him he’s sick?

We found out during pregnancy. Jergus dad had a classmate with this diagnosis so he knew it and was not a big tragedy. But parents’… Continue reading Our Jerguš is a creative and fun boy! Why should we convince him he’s sick?

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The way people see me!

In 2008 when I was leaving one job and going to another I’ll send started having problems with tunnel vision and by the time I… Continue reading The way people see me!

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