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![Isabella is sharing her epilepsy journey to inspire others](/sites/default/files/styles/stories_285x200/public/2023-08/IsabellaMillereJourneyBanner_1200x630.jpg?itok=g6b00_y4)
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Wednesday, August 09, 2023
Inspiring Others Through Sharing My Story
I have had epilepsy since birth but did not develop tonic-clonic seizures until I was 18. At age 20, I had a seizure that lasted for 20 minutes, and...
![Amreen is sharing her story about how she has overcome the challenges of living with epilepsy and seizures](/sites/default/files/styles/stories_285x200/public/2023-08/AmreenMemoneJourne%20Banner_1200x630.jpg?itok=ZdR1o_mr)
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Wednesday, August 02, 2023
Stronger Than Any Obstacles
When I was a kid, my family told me I had a seizure while playing. I had a second seizure in seventh grade, even though my medical tests showed...
![Hope is sharing her journey with epilepsy and how she won't let seizures stop her from pursuing her career goals](/sites/default/files/styles/stories_285x200/public/2023-07/HopeLongeJourneyWebBanner_1200x630.png?itok=agEIK2qg)
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One Day at A Time With Epilepsy
After years of fearing what others would think of me, I am sharing my story. I was 18 when I had my first seizure. It was an absence seizure. When I...
![Alice is sharing her journey about living with epilepsy and seizures](/sites/default/files/styles/stories_285x200/public/2023-07/Alice%20Gallagher_1200x630_eJourneyWebBanner.jpg?itok=caJEb_GH)
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My Life With Seizures
I started having focal onset aware seizures in childhood. The feeling was similar to when your stomach flips on a roller coaster but rushed up to my...
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Epilepsy Surgery Changed My Life
I was diagnosed with epilepsy when I was 8 years old. Once I was put on medication, controlling the seizures wasn't hard. For several years, epilepsy...
![Sharon is sharing her journey with seizures to let people know that epilepsy can happen to anyone](/sites/default/files/styles/stories_285x200/public/2023-06/SharanSahota_eJourneyBanner1200x630.jpg?itok=AOSGaux2)
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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Epilepsy Can Happen to Anyone
I live in the UK. I am sharing my story because I was inspired by other people who have shared theirs. I want people to know that epilepsy can happen...
![Read Gerene's eJourney about how her experiences with epilepsy and seizures gave her purpose to help other people with learning disabilities](/sites/default/files/styles/stories_285x200/public/2023-06/GereneKeesler_1200c630eJourneyWebBanner.jpg?itok=sw4D8bzB)
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Finding My Passion Through Learning
Growing up, and throughout my teenage years, I always knew I was different. My family couldn't accept that I was different medically or had epilepsy...
![Kate is sharing her journey with seizures as a student and young adult to help raise awareness about epilepsy](/sites/default/files/styles/stories_285x200/public/2023-06/KateGoodineJourneyBanner_1200x630.jpg?itok=ku-OzLnV)
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Conquering Each Day With Epilepsy
December 15, 2019, is a day I will never forget. It seemed like a typical day. I was getting ready for midterms, and I felt in control. I took a nap...
![Aaron is sharing his story about his unique experience with epilepsy and how he is not giving up](/sites/default/files/styles/stories_285x200/public/2023-06/AaronPura_eJourneyBanner_1200x630.jpg?itok=xObEu7fN)
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Epilepsy Changed My Life, But I'm Not Giving Up
In December 2019, I graduated from the great Appalachian State University. The following month, I became a police officer recruit, and everything was...
![Living with seizures is challenging for Elizabeth, but she still pursues her dreams](/sites/default/files/styles/stories_285x200/public/2023-05/Elizabeth%20Johnston%20eJourney%20Banner%201200x630.jpg?itok=suCTAmyl)
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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Pursuing My Goals Despite Epilepsy
I started having absence seizures when I was 9 years old. They came out of nowhere. When you are a kid, having to go for weeklong medical testing and...