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I was born this way!

I was born with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex. My mother passed it on to me and my brother without knowing. She never really had any symptoms.… Continue reading I was born this way!

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Living With CREST Syndrome

I was diagnosed with CREST Syndrome in October of 2017 right after my 19th birthday. CREST, also known as Limited Scleroderma, is a rare autoimmune/connective tisssue disease. It’s… Continue reading Living With CREST Syndrome

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Metabolic Mayhem: Living with Lipodystrophy

The two people in my life that lived with lipodystrophy, died before the age of 35; my mother and sister. The journey of living and… Continue reading Metabolic Mayhem: Living with Lipodystrophy

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Lichen Sclerosus

Lichen Sclerosus is a debilitating disease that affects usually the genital area but can be anywhere on the body with the loss of anatomy, functions, cosmetics,… Continue reading Lichen Sclerosus

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My Rare Daughter

We were living in Okinawa, Japan, where my husband was stationed. While I was getting a regular pre-natal check up they noticed an irregular heart… Continue reading My Rare Daughter

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Our Little Miss Sunshine

Our sweet Leila was born on December 29, 2014. She was born at 39 weeks and was 8 lbs, 2 oz. There were no complications… Continue reading Our Little Miss Sunshine

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Degos Disease

Was diagnosed with Degos in 1996. I had a heart attack due to this disease in 2000. Took down my right artery. Looks like butterfly netting… Continue reading Degos Disease

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Life with Addison’s

It all started in 1997, I was working as a stewardess for a British airline, until I could no longer fly or function normally. The most basic… Continue reading Life with Addison’s

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MSA stole my mum.

My mum, Pat was diagnosed with MSA in 2007 and passed away five years later in 2012. She was 76, far too young to be cared… Continue reading MSA stole my mum.

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