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My beautiful daughter Una Christina is diagnosed wirh Female Symptomatisk Dystrophinopathy. It means that she is 1:1.500.000 to have this gene mutation ❤️

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Rare Is Not

Rare is not predictable. My rare zebra is the youngest of three children. Since her birth, we have experienced one unpredictable blow after another, often… Continue reading Rare Is Not

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H ΝΟΣΟΣ ΤΟΥ FAHR KI ΕΓΩ / A BEAUTIFUL MIND

Είμαι η Σοφία , Ελληνίδα μαμά δύο υπέροχων παιδιών και είμαι περήφανη που είμαι μια “ιδιαίτερη” γυναίκα. ¨Έχω τη ν΄όσο του FAHR ένα απο τα… Continue reading H ΝΟΣΟΣ ΤΟΥ FAHR KI ΕΓΩ / A BEAUTIFUL MIND

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Morning Smile with Constança

Hello friends! My name ia Constança and I live in Lagos, Algarve, Portugal. I was diagnosed with KAT6A, which is an extremely rare syndrome, which… Continue reading Morning Smile with Constança

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My journey

At 12 i noticed lesions on my neck. My gp referred me to a dermatologist who took a biopsy and diagnosed me with pseudoxanthoma elssticum.… Continue reading My journey

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I am alone in my sickness, but hopeful for a better future.

I was diagnosed with Alexander’s Disease through trying to have gender affirming top surgery two years ago, and now live with a wheelchair and cane,… Continue reading I am alone in my sickness, but hopeful for a better future.

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Olivia Story

Olivia was born a beautiful, healthy baby, weighing 8lb 4oz. She was feeding well so we took her home the following day. That evening Olivia… Continue reading Olivia Story

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AFM Rare & Real

I’m Zander. I was diagnosed with AFM at 13 months old. I woke Up from a nap and couldn’t stand or move my legs. Mom… Continue reading AFM Rare & Real

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My Worrier

My son Dachi was born 4th of June 2020. On third day of life Dachi started seizing, he couldn’t eat and was sleeping all day… Continue reading My Worrier

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