5 Different Reactions to Empire’s Portrayal of Myasthenia Gravis
FOX‘s Empire is the biggest international hit on television since The Cosby Show. In fact, 22.5 million people tuned into
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On Illness & Weakness: Sometimes Our Best Is Enough
I got home late Saturday night from the State Championship. I coach high school debate. I competed in high school
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5 Obstacles People with Rare Diseases Face; Readers Share Their Stories
Did you know that 1 in 10 Americans has a rare disease? In the U.S., a rare diseases is defined
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Chronic Illness & Dating Part 1: Emily’s Journey with Cystic Fibrosis (CF)
Valentine’s Day is coming. Many people have asked me to blog about dating and chronic illness. However, I am not
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3 Things I’m Thankful For: Invisible Community, Family, Pacquiao’s Victory
Happy Turkey Day, everyone. As I write this, I am missing my family’s Thanksgiving celebration. I come from a big,
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Slowing Down is Surviving; Not Giving Up
When I was in the sixth grade they asked us what we wanted to do when we grew up. I
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