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The value in seeing each problem as an opportunity

It’s been a wild and busy season for my family. Springtime in my household is usually eventful because it’s filled with things that we all enjoy, and most days, I wouldn’t have it any other way. From January through May, our calendar is typically chock-full of youth sports such as…

With Friedreich’s ataxia, it’s always something

As we navigate life, I think we’ve all felt, said, or at least heard the common saying “It’s always something.” I find myself saying that as a somewhat sarcastic self-challenge, meaning I still need to find a way to move forward, despite whatever new “something” there is to overcome.

When faced with health challenges, I aim to be resilient

Note: This column describes the author’s own experiences with Botox injections. Not everyone will have the same response to treatment. Consult your doctor before starting or stopping a therapy.​ Living with Friedreich’s ataxia (FA) is a journey that tests the limits of one’s resilience. The progressive nature of this…

Magical thinking was ever-present in my early days with FA

Before my neurology appointments, I practiced tasks like touching my forefinger to my thumb, forming the “O” of the “OK” symbol. Part of my exam was, and still is, measuring how quickly I can do that repeatedly. I was determined to excel in my neurological exam. Now, I look back…