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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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Tracheomalacia Medical Mum

I am here in the hope to spread awareness of TBM AND TM because this airways disorder is constantly misdiagnosed and action is always taken… Continue reading Tracheomalacia Medical Mum

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My Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Journey

When I was 11 years old, I was diagnosed with an arteriovenous malformation (AVM) in my brain. I was told it was too big and… Continue reading My Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Journey

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Finding Strength in Numbers

Back in 2019, I remember a friendly, caring nurse squeezing my hand and lovingly calling me ‘Million Dollar Baby’ as I was being taken down… Continue reading Finding Strength in Numbers

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My rare disease was triggered by pregnancy

My name is Sophie and I was diagnosed with a rare blood disease called TTP, four days after giving birth to my son. TTP only… Continue reading My rare disease was triggered by pregnancy

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Gideon, The Little Warrior

I could lie and say Gideon started his life as an easy baby, but I will not. Gideon started his life with a BANG. He… Continue reading Gideon, The Little Warrior

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