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Ayudame a seguir Sonriendo

Hola. Soy Bersy. Una joven que llevaba una vida independiente y trabajadora como tu. Me levantaba a diario para obtener mi sustento y llevar una… Continue reading Ayudame a seguir Sonriendo

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Rare and Aware

In 2016 my son Damian was born with gastroschisis. We were told it would be simple and he’d spend max 6 weeks in the hospital.… Continue reading Rare and Aware

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One more test

After months of pain, with no answer in sight my doctor decided to do one more test before she was out of options. And that… Continue reading One more test

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Riattacco petali alle margherite

Sono affetto da CMT X, vivo il rapporto con la malattia non come una condanna ma come parte di me. Non è stato facile metabolizzarla… Continue reading Riattacco petali alle margherite

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Lupus made me strong…

I had experienced symptoms such as fatigue, anaemia, weight loss, joint pain, and a butterfly-shaped rash on my face. After seeing several doctors and undergoing… Continue reading Lupus made me strong…

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It’s Not in my Head, It’s Still in my Stomach

Hi my name is Meghan, I live in Staten Island, New York, and work as a dermatological Medical Assistant and I have a rare disease… Continue reading It’s Not in my Head, It’s Still in my Stomach

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Porque me quiero bien, te quiero bien

Tengo 44 años dedad, soy y vivo en Nicaragua. Tengo una enfermedad rara en mi pais y por algunos medicos. Mi hermana sufre el mismo… Continue reading Porque me quiero bien, te quiero bien

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Plots chronisch ziek

Voor zolang ik mij kan herinneren sta ik op met hoofdpijn. Ik maakte mij hier geen zorgen over want iedereen heeft wel eens hoofdpijn. Toen… Continue reading Plots chronisch ziek

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Your Blister Sister

When I was born my mother gazed down at me and was softly stroking my fingers. Right in front of her eyes she watched a… Continue reading Your Blister Sister

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