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A Triumph of Resilience: From the Brink of Darkness to a Beacon of Hope

In the depths of adversity, I found the strength to overcome. My life was marked by countless trips to the ICU and emergency ward, and… Continue reading A Triumph of Resilience: From the Brink of Darkness to a Beacon of Hope

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La neurofibromatosis tipo 1 en mí.

¡Hola a todos! Él es Isaías, está diagnosticado con neurofibromatosis tipo 1, está haciendo sus chequeos en Buenos Aires, capital federal! ¡Somos de Argentina! Tiene… Continue reading La neurofibromatosis tipo 1 en mí.

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O Mundo de Isadora

Meu nome é Isadora, hoje tenho 31 anos, moro numa cidade que se chama Conselheiro Lafaiete, no estado de Minas Gerais. Minha história começou no… Continue reading O Mundo de Isadora

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A vida é uma dádiva, viva e agradeça por estar vivo!

Sou Mariana (37 anos), de Brasil. Nasci sem complicações no parto, mas foi observado a falta de pêlos no corpo todo (os cabelos da cabeça… Continue reading A vida é uma dádiva, viva e agradeça por estar vivo!

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SS and Me

I had what I was told was a stroke in 2017. I was given a TPA which given to stroke patients if they get to… Continue reading SS and Me

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Wings of Fire: escaping the shadows of a rare disease that was undiagnosed for 25 years

Since childhood, I have always looked physiologically thin. When I turned 4, my parents recognised that I was a little different compared to other kids… Continue reading Wings of Fire: escaping the shadows of a rare disease that was undiagnosed for 25 years

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Living and teaching with a rare genetic condition

I was born on 1st september 1991 with polydactyl – extra flappy finger on left hand and extra crossed over toe on right foot, both… Continue reading Living and teaching with a rare genetic condition

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Life with Arnie

A decade ago I was diagnosed with a brain malformation, yeah funny when you know me « we all knew she was wierd «  Little did… Continue reading Life with Arnie

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Love To Emma—To cure Batten Disease

Emma, once a vibrant and healthy child, faced a sudden and devastating turn when seizures struck at 3. Genetic testing unveiled a cruel diagnosis—Late infantile… Continue reading Love To Emma—To cure Batten Disease

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