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Everything sucks but I’ am STILL happy

Als Kleinkind konnte niemand herausfinden, warum ich wochenlang hohes Fieber hatte und nicht mehr gelaufen bin; Keiner konnte sich in meiner Jugendzeit meine Gelenkprobleme erklären.… Continue reading Everything sucks but I’ am STILL happy

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Diagnosis is not Destiny

My name is Celyna, and I am from Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. I have been diagnosed with hereditary spastic paraparesis subtype SPG4. My… Continue reading Diagnosis is not Destiny

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Growing up with a rare syndrome

While growing up I was diagnosed with all kinds of rare things (Ocular Motor Apraxia for one). But much to my surprise, at the age… Continue reading Growing up with a rare syndrome

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Guerrera del Lupus

Hola!!! 🤗 Me llamo Cecilia, tengo 58 años, soy de Posadas-Misiones-Argentina 🇦🇷. Fundadora y coordinadora del grupo de apoyo a pacientes y familiares y su… Continue reading Guerrera del Lupus

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Summarizing 7 years of rehabilitation, growth, and accomplishment,

At the age of 19, I embarked on my first formal role as an office manager in a law firm, only to find myself unable… Continue reading Summarizing 7 years of rehabilitation, growth, and accomplishment,

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Elle’s Story

My name is Elle, I am an Actress and International Makeup Artist. I was diagnosed with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, Elhers Danlos type 3 and… Continue reading Elle’s Story

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Learning to live with the unknown

About 3 years ago I was diagnosed with Behçet’s syndrome , a very rare syndrome that o never have heard about it before and honestly… Continue reading Learning to live with the unknown

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Joubers and Apraxia Story

My name is Irene and I am 23 years old The first sign they noticed was that I had to follow with my neck and… Continue reading Joubers and Apraxia Story

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Honoring the Unforgettable: A Tribute to My Beautiful Mother, Samia

It is with a heavy heart that I share the story of my beloved mother, Samia, a woman of grace and strength who touched our… Continue reading Honoring the Unforgettable: A Tribute to My Beautiful Mother, Samia

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