

Katie Griffith
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We had a wonderful experience and definitely will be glad to answer any questions!
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Thanks for sharing! It is so scary but community has made all the difference for us as well.
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We just finished day 3, and we are tired, but it’s going well!
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My family and I will be at rideATAXIA Gainesville!
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Katie Griffith
MemberJanuary 31, 2023 at 6:39 pm in reply to: How do you answer awkward questions about FA from family and/or friends?My family and I were at church recently, and an acquaintance of mine asked my son with FA why he was using his wheelchair that day instead of his walker. She was concerned and meant well, but he felt like it was a personal question and didn’t want to answer.
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I recently listened to Once Upon a Gene Podcast which is great for caregivers!
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Noah and I head to Orlando next week to start his training!
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I forgot, I did make a goal on Goodreads to read 40 books this year!
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We haven’t reached this point quite yet. Hopefully others who have can pass along some good info!
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You are a survivor, Karina! ❤️
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I haven’t really made any goals. I feel like I’m still processing last year. Hopefully I can get more organized and get more active. Happy New Year!
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Katie Griffith
MemberDecember 20, 2022 at 7:38 pm in reply to: Have you heard of the TRACK-FA study?My son is part of it at UF. He enjoys participating in research!
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Katie Griffith
MemberDecember 14, 2022 at 1:33 pm in reply to: Have you tried using a weighted blanket?My son who has FA tried one. He liked the feeling of it but he moves around a lot in his sleep and he had a hard time pulling it up and keeping it in place.
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I’d love to read it!
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Katie Griffith
MemberNovember 9, 2022 at 8:24 pm in reply to: Does anyone experience issues with accessible restrooms?How frustrating!!
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It is so interesting to hear how FA affects everyone differently! Thank you all for sharing your experiences.
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Katie Griffith
MemberNovember 1, 2022 at 9:10 pm in reply to: What is your or your family’s Halloween tradition?My younger son went trick or treating in our neighborhood with some of our neighbors. He enjoyed getting to spend time with friends and getting lots of candy!
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Katie Griffith
MemberOctober 12, 2022 at 9:46 pm in reply to: Ready for a Routine: Preparing for the New School YearHow is everyone’s school year going so far?
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What a beautiful choice to be thankful even when things were challenging for you! Thank you, Karina, for your bravery ❤️
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I haven’t watched! I’ll have to look up videos and see her perform.
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That’s so hard, Christina! If they know that it hurt your feelings, I’m not sure what else you can do. I’m so sorry!
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Katie Griffith
MemberOctober 27, 2022 at 1:54 pm in reply to: What are some of your must-haves for traveling with FA?That is a great idea for an app! We make sure to carry a pillow to sit on and a blanket because my son is usually cold and I’m hot 😂
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It was such a moving time! I’m so thankful that he addressed what so many suffer in silence with.
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Katie Griffith
MemberOctober 13, 2022 at 9:23 pm in reply to: How do you manage double vision if you have it?No it’s not! How challenging, Michael 🙁