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International Epilepsy Day

  Just in case the title didn’t give it away, today is International Epilepsy Day! What is International Epilepsy Day you might ask? In 2015, the International Bureau for Epilepsy and the International League Against Epilepsy came together to provide a platform for people living with epilepsy to share their stories around the world. Now,Continue reading “International Epilepsy Day”

A National Walk for Epilepsy Thank You

This past weekend was the National Walk for Epilepsy in Washington, D.C., and it was a great one! It’s wonderful being surrounded by people who fight for a better tomorrow for those living with epilepsy. Being an epilepsy survivor, this event means so much to me. This eFight is a difficult one, and, at times, it seems impossible to go on.Continue reading “A National Walk for Epilepsy Thank You”

Unite and Wear Purple

For the past couple of months, I’ve been preparing myself for the National Walk for Epilepsy in DC. As I made my daily walk the other day, I realized the amount of progress I’ve made since surgery. Fifteen months ago, brain surgery had left my body weak. It was impossible to make it from my bedroom to the livingContinue reading “Unite and Wear Purple”

Color me purple because I’m here to raise awareness about Lupus

This is something I wrote a while back. It’s about strength in unity. As I think of how important today is, I feel as if this entry was always meant for today. I hope you feel the same. ************************************************************ There will be a day when pain will be no more, fear will go away, andContinue reading “Color me purple because I’m here to raise awareness about Lupus”