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Desmoid

My name is Abigail I am affected by…Mesenteric Fibromatosis Desmoid tumour My story…My story started in 2019. I was experiencing a lot of pain and… Continue reading Desmoid

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Marilyn’ Cohen Syndrome Journey

Marilyn’s journey began beautifully, with her black curls and rosy cheeks. However, shortly after her birth, she didn’t pass her newborn hearing test. After follow-ups… Continue reading Marilyn’ Cohen Syndrome Journey

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A coreia que é minha vida

Sou o José Miguel Abrantes Figueiredo 39 anos de idade sou de Portugal vivo perto de Lisboa.Desde que me lembro sempre tive pequenas dificuldades na… Continue reading A coreia que é minha vida

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Queda mucho por vivir

Hola, soy Manuel, tengo 8 años, vivo en Chile. Desde que nací mis padres notaron algo extraño en mí, en mi conductas, mis movimientos y… Continue reading Queda mucho por vivir

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Sydney’s setback

15 year old Sydney McFerrin, faced unexpected news In August of 2023, lower jaw surgery left her jaw crooked. After six more unsuccessful procedures, Sydney’s… Continue reading Sydney’s setback

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Mia’s story

Since I remember, I always felt pain. When I was around 8 years old, I’d complain about this pain in my feet and legs and… Continue reading Mia’s story

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Autobiografía

MY AUTOBIOGRAPHY Today I want to tell my story, and everything I will say is part of those anecdotes, between happy and sad that are… Continue reading Autobiografía

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I’m Rare Living with Sarcoidosis 💜

I’m 47 years old and I was diagnosed in 2010 with Pulmonary Sarcoidosis. When my Lung Dr told me that’s what I had I looked… Continue reading I’m Rare Living with Sarcoidosis 💜

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The 7 Year Mystery

I’ve got a rare disease . It’s rare because after 7 years, 5 neurologists and so many tests/ scans it still hasn’t got a name,… Continue reading The 7 Year Mystery

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