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Williams Syndrome

After a heart murmur discovered shortly following birth and an oral aversion that led to an NG tube at 4 months old, Dylan was finally diagnosed… Continue reading Williams Syndrome

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Owen’s Epispadias journey

Owen was born 21st September 2005. When he was taken for his new born checks something was clearly not right. He looked like he had… Continue reading Owen’s Epispadias journey

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Rays of hope

Hi! I am Nabanita, from India. I will share my story today.  I used to be ill since childhood, and was  subsequently  diagnosed with MCTD,… Continue reading Rays of hope

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Sotos Syndrome

Ben is 10 years old. He was diagnosed with Sotos Syndrome in 2012. He is non verbal. But the best teacher in the world, we… Continue reading Sotos Syndrome

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From invisability to patients advocasy

In 2016 at the age of forty I found out about my rare disorder. I was born with cleft palate and eyeabnormalities with high risk of… Continue reading From invisability to patients advocasy

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Resiliency

I am resilient! Abusive childhood – check Abusive 1st and 2nd marriages – check Homelessness – check Depression – check 1st 26 years of my… Continue reading Resiliency

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Painting my journey with SMA

Spinal Muscular atrophy- There is HOPE Branden was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy at the age of 1.SMA is a progressive neuromuscular disease that takes… Continue reading Painting my journey with SMA

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Apart from the world, Apart with TMAU

i always had Anxiety since age 11, growing up i could always sniff an unpleasant odour around me so i grew into a habit of… Continue reading Apart from the world, Apart with TMAU

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We’re proud of the resilience the Myhre community shows each and every day.

We’re proud of the resilience the Myhre community shows each and every day. Myhre Syndrome is an ultra-rare condition, with only around 200 cases globally.… Continue reading We’re proud of the resilience the Myhre community shows each and every day.

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