Each Journey Is Unique
Your epilepsy story is powerful and can give people hope, empowerment, and safety. Join our community and share your story to talk about epilepsy, seizure safety, and the need to find cures. Make a difference and take action.
1 -
10
of
12
results
0 results found
![Maddie is sharing her eJourney about how she manages life with epilepsy](/sites/default/files/styles/stories_285x200/public/2024-02/MaddieGilesWebBanner_1200x630.jpg?itok=HEszvKk4)
![](/sites/default/files/2022-03/Support-Group-Meeting.png)
Tuesday, March 05, 2024
No Matter What Happens, I’ll Be Okay
In 2011, I had my first tonic-clonic seizure. I remember having muscle spasms that morning and feeling so out of touch. I couldn't tell what was real...
![Read Colby's eJourney about how support helped him overcome the challenges of living with epilepsy](/sites/default/files/styles/stories_285x200/public/2024-01/ColbyAguayoeJourneyBanner_1200x630.jpg?itok=tQmWSAfW)
![](/sites/default/files/2022-03/Support-Group-Meeting.png)
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...
![Celia is sharing her journey with epilepsy and mental health to raise awareness](/sites/default/files/styles/stories_285x200/public/2023-09/CeliaAldomeJourneyWebBanner_1200x630.jpg?itok=oSch60lu)
![](/sites/default/files/2022-03/Support-Group-Meeting.png)
Thursday, October 05, 2023
Raising Awareness for Epilepsy and Mental Health
My name is Sid, and I have focal epilepsy and tonic-clonic seizures. My first seizure occurred on February 9, 2022, before I got ready for school. 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)
![](/sites/default/files/2022-03/Support-Group-Meeting.png)
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...
![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)
![](/sites/default/files/2022-03/Support-Group-Meeting.png)
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...
![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)
![](/sites/default/files/2022-03/Support-Group-Meeting.png)
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...
![Briana is sharing how she's supporting her brother in his epilepsy diagnosis](/sites/default/files/styles/stories_285x200/public/2022-12/Brianna%20Rutledge%20eJourney%20Banner%201200x630.jpg?itok=GMkVPPPQ)
![](/sites/default/files/2022-03/Support-Group-Meeting.png)
Supporting My Brother in His Epilepsy Diagnosis
In May of 2020, my brother hit his head on his door, and what we thought was a concussion led us to find out he has left temporal lobe epilepsy. He...
![Rachel is sharing her eJourney about how epilepsy motivates her to keep moving](/sites/default/files/styles/stories_285x200/public/2022-11/Rachel%20Wales%20eJourney%20Banner%201200x630.jpg?itok=tr5df2sj)
![](/sites/default/files/2022-03/Support-Group-Meeting.png)
Motivated To Keep Moving
I have suffered from JME juvenile myoclonic epilepsy (JME) since I was 13 years old, which caused me to lose consciousness and control of my bladder...
![Chelle is sharing her eJourney as an epilepsy lifestyle advocate](/sites/default/files/styles/stories_285x200/public/2022-10/Chelle%20eJourney%20Banner%201200x630.jpg?itok=Cnk3RxsU)
![](/sites/default/files/2022-03/Support-Group-Meeting.png)
Monday, October 31, 2022
Sharing My Journey as an Epilepsy Lifestyle Advocate
Four years ago, my life changed forever. I was working as an emergency room nurse during a night shift when I suddenly felt a little lightheaded and...
![Anísh is sharing his eJourney about how he hasn’t let epilepsy stop him from the hobbies he enjoys](/sites/default/files/styles/stories_285x200/public/2022-09/An%C3%ADsh%20Krishnan%20eJourney%20Banner%201200x630.jpg?itok=fmtuLUsL)
![](/sites/default/files/2022-03/Support-Group-Meeting.png)
Thursday, September 15, 2022
Seizures Have Not Stopped Me
I started having myoclonic seizures around 14 years old. I didn't know what they were at the time, and I figured they would go away on their own if I...