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My baby broke my back

I first felt pain in my back in July 2019, when my first baby was a month old. It just got worse and worse, and… Continue reading My baby broke my back

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Two of a kind

Jaxon (age 14) and Jeren (age 10) are brothers who mirror each other with genetics. Both boys have multiple gene deletions that have resulted in… Continue reading Two of a kind

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Amelia, CLN1 Batten Disease Warrior!

Our daughter, Amelia, was diagnosed with CLN1 Batten Disease (neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis) at 2 years old. Before learning of her diagnosis, we had never heard… Continue reading Amelia, CLN1 Batten Disease Warrior!

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Non sono quello che mi è successo. Sono quello che ho scelto di essere. Carl Gustav Jung

Hai presente quando alla fine di un film giallo svelano il nome dell’assassino e tutti gli indizi sparsi ore precedenti trovano finalmente una collocazione? Ecco,… Continue reading Non sono quello che mi è successo. Sono quello che ho scelto di essere. Carl Gustav Jung

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1 heure à la fois

À l’occasion de la Journée des Maladies Rares, je souhaite partager avec vous mon parcours avec le Syndrome de Schmidt. Depuis septembre 2021, je vis… Continue reading 1 heure à la fois

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My story

I got my diagnosis this summer, on the 10th of July. First day of my summer vacation 2023. The same day me and my family… Continue reading My story

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Katie’s Story

My name is Katie and I was diagnosed with CMTC when I was 5 months old. I am now 30 years old and have lived… Continue reading Katie’s Story

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Annarita e la sua passione per la danza oltre la disabilità

Mi chiamo Annarita ho 27 anni e sono residente a Pagani, un paese in provincia di Salerno. Il destino ha voluto che proprio il giorno… Continue reading Annarita e la sua passione per la danza oltre la disabilità

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Melodies of Resilience: Chapman’s Undiagnosis Disease and Musical Triumph

Chapman, an extraordinary 12-year-old blind pianist, has embarked on an incredible journey since his birth. Born in Hong Kong and currently residing in London, Chapman… Continue reading Melodies of Resilience: Chapman’s Undiagnosis Disease and Musical Triumph

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