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Friday, February 23, 2024
Sharing My Journey of Hope
I had my first seizure in 2022. I was eight months pregnant. I had never had any symptoms before, and I had no warning signs. I was teaching in my 2nd...
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Finding What Works for Me
In 1996, I was diagnosed with epilepsy after having a tonic-clonic seizure early one morning. I remember coughing as I regained consciousness. I...
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
I Won't Hide Anymore
I've experienced the tight grip of epilepsy my entire adult life. In 2013, I needed answers as to why I was experiencing dizzy spells, so I went to...
Wednesday, February 07, 2024
Motivated to Make A Difference
I was diagnosed with benign rolandic epilepsy (BRE) about ten years ago when I had two documented tonic-clonic seizures. Not only was I diagnosed with...
Friday, February 02, 2024
Overcoming the Challenges of Living With Seizures
I was diagnosed with epilepsy at the age of 12. My first seizure occurred during our family vacation while I was wading in the waves at the beach. My...
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Sharing Parker's Epilepsy Journey
My daughter, Parker, is an active 5-year-old little girl. I am a teacher, and Parker and her sister, Paityn, always go to work with me during pre...
Thursday, January 25, 2024
Navigating a New Epilepsy Diagnosis
I’m Helen, and I’m 1 in 26. Recently diagnosed with epilepsy, I’m navigating this new path while staying true to myself. A medical procedure in March...
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Overcoming Challenges To Make a Difference
My name is Sophia, and I am 20 years old. I have lived with epilepsy for 13 years, since I was diagnosed at 7 years old. My epilepsy is caused by a...
Monday, January 22, 2024
Finding My Strength in a Supportive Community
Epilepsy caused a significant turning point in my life. It all started when I was 13 years old. I had my very first seizure at almost midnight on my...
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Never Lose Hope
I was just 9 years old when my world fell apart. I was the youngest in a car that crashed on June 7, 1995. My injuries were severe, and I was...