I have been in many social situations where I have blown it. Almost every encounter, actually. I plan…
Frankie Perazzola
Frankie lives with Friedreich's ataxia in the city of Los Angeles, California. She writes about her life experiences as an independent 28-year-old woman dealing with rare neuromuscular disease. Frankie focuses on utilizing physical fitness and writing for BioNews as her main coping mechanisms for FA. Through her column, “Fighting FA,” she helps others with internal growth and self-acceptance
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Articles by Frankie Perazzola
I can’t believe it’s February 2020! This is an important month for the rare disease community as we unite and…
What Kobe Bryant Meant to Me
The world is still in shock over the loss of NBA legend Kobe Bryant. A heaviness lingers over Los…
We’ve all heard about the monsters under the bed that keep us up at night. Well, the monsters…
Being a writer without the ability to write is a conundrum. I think about it often, especially when I write…
We made it! A new decade is here, and the atmosphere seems a little fresher. For now, at least. I…
It’s the end of a decade and the beginning of a new year. At this time, many of us make…
It has always been a challenge for me to remain in the present. I frequently reminisce about the…
My anxiety kicks in when I go out. Between choosing an assistive device, worrying about the accessibility…
My family and I recently took an incredible vacation to our motherland, Italy. We have talked about taking…