Part 3 - Our Post-Transplant Journey (the first year) Continued from Part 2 From the nurses and doctors to the therapists and social workers and everybody else involved in Becky’s…
The CDC reports that approximately 17% of parents in the U.S. have a disabled child. These parents not only cope with the stress that accompanies their attempts to provide stability,…
The holidays are a time of fun, family, and for many of us, a time when our chronic health conditions tend to flare up. We don’t mean for that to…
Thinking about the year-end holidays brings up a kaleidoscope of images, and an array of emotions for me. And everyone else too, I imagine. There are the vivid memories of…
By Rachel Whetstone Food is fundamentally linked with celebrations in every culture around the world. Families gather for a feast at big holidays and birthdays that are celebrated with cake…
What does it mean to you to be living with a rare disease or chronic illness at this time of year? Over the years, since I was diagnosed I've never…
This article was written by and shared with permission from Shannon Wieloch, MS. Shannon is a certified genetic counselor and patient advocate for the Aicardi-Goutiere Syndrome Advocacy Association and founder of Stork Genetics.…
In a recent article by Bailey Martens, she describes the struggles she and others have faced being disabled as journalists and brings light to the importance of accessibility in the…
Written by Faye Amado This is the story of my child who is a brave fighter in her life and continues to fight to survive and be normal as she…
In an exciting and heartwarming shift towards inclusivity, the world of sports is embracing a new era of diversity—one where disabled athletes are not only welcomed but celebrated for their…
Written by Audrey Getman September 25, 2020: The day I was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG). One month prior: I was in the emergency room (ER) after experiencing a worsening…
Written by Bill Clark Part 2 - Our Journey from Liver Failure to Transplant Continued from Part 1 “A new liver.” That was Becky’s answer pretty much every morning from…
This article was written by and shared with permission from Shannon Wieloch, MS. Shannon is a certified genetic counselor and patient advocate for the Aicardi-Goutiere Syndrome Advocacy Association and founder of Stork Genetics.…
Meet Liam, a 12-year-old patient at Shriners Children’s St. Louis, born with myelomeningocele, a severe form of spina bifida. This condition affects sensation in his legs, leaving him without feeling…
Written by Heather Shorten, Founder, Pompe Alliance On July 15th, 2015, I was diagnosed with Pompe disease after about 3 years of searching for a diagnosis. I know 3 years…
Mohammed was born with spina bifida, a condition in which part of the spine doesn’t develop properly, exposing sections of the spinal cord and nerves. Born in Syria while his…
Written by Bill Clark Part 1 - Our Journey from Fatty Liver to Liver Failure Becky's fight is our fight. That became my "rallying cry” early on when my wife…
Written by Lauren Williams On August 4, 2023, I contributed an article to Patient Worthy about how I transformed my mindset from “Why me?” to “Why not me?” following my…
Written by Vanessa O'Connell Hello, my name is Vanessa, and I am living with late onset Pompe disease, also known as glycogen storage disease type II and acid maltase deficiency.…
Written by Linda Shows Let me start with, I’m BLESSED even though I have Alzheimer’s disease (AD). I am a blessed wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend, dog mom, nurse and…
Written by Chuck Howe Nothing in life gives me greater joy than seeing my grandchildren be happy and thrive. You can imagine the heartbreak and fear I experienced when I…
Written by Yla Flores Have you ever experienced a seemingly small moment that ended up changing your life forever? Whether it’s turning left instead of right, going out one night…
Written by Kevin Alexander, Storyteller, Musician, PKU Advocate, Podcaster “I’m not trying to live a ‘normal’ life. Normal is overrated. I’m trying to live my life.” I had that…
This article was written by and shared with permission from Shannon Wieloch, MS. Shannon is a certified genetic counselor and patient advocate for the Aicardi-Goutiere Syndrome Advocacy Association and founder of Stork Genetics.…
This patient story was contributed by the Marfan Foundation. ### CONTENT WARNING: This patient story focuses on a detailed account of fatal childhood aortic dissection. It is shared to save…
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