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Staying positive and accepting myself for who I am.

Hi there I am Wei Han, and I have spinal muscular atrophy type III.  I was quite young when I found out about my condition… Continue reading Staying positive and accepting myself for who I am.

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Levis Journey

Levi was born with the most perfect little face and smoothest, softest skin, after a few hours we noticed what appeared to be large bruising. Checked… Continue reading Levis Journey

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I’m A Silent Warrior

If 2020 was not already the craziest year to ever happen, I was also diagnosed with Scleroderma (Diffuse Systemic) on April 16th of that year at… Continue reading I’m A Silent Warrior

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Saige’s story

My daughter, Saige Elizabeth, has a rare condition called Nonketotic Hyperglycinemia (NKH). This is her story. SAIGE’S STORY Saige was born July 30, 2010, a… Continue reading Saige’s story

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It’s More Than Skin: Living with EB

It’s More Than Skin, no matter how unique our outer appearance may be, it is our innermost self that shines brightest and defines our legacy. … Continue reading It’s More Than Skin: Living with EB

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The headache that changed my life

I guess I’ll start from the beginning for me. I went to bed one weekend night but was woken up abruptly shortly after feeling a… Continue reading The headache that changed my life

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A young person’s journey through IIH

I was diagnosed a week after my 14th Birthday. I had been suffering with terrible  headaches 24/7 for a year after being unable to keep… Continue reading A young person’s journey through IIH

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35 Long Years

My name is Kassie Benoit and I am 57 years old.  I was born and raised in New York, but moved to Las Vegas with… Continue reading 35 Long Years

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CML

In July 2020 I was admitted to hospital in terrible pain coming from my back! After CT scans it showed I had 3 bulging discs.Obviously… Continue reading CML

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