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Author Archives: Alison Zetterquist

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6 Jun 2019

Epilepsy Blog Relay: What does it mean to be seizure-free

by Alison Zetterquist |

Alison takes on the topic what it means to be seizure-free for years and how to deal with epilepsy-related stigma.

16 Mar 2019

Epilepsy Blog Relay: Alison on building your family when you have epilepsy

by Alison Zetterquist |

Blogger, Alison Zetterquist, hid her epilepsy for almost 35 years because of her own embarrassment. Now she shares tips on building a family of supporters.

9 Nov 2018

Epilepsy Blog Relay: Allison is shedding light on epilepsy one aura at a time

by Alison Zetterquist |

Allison is shedding light on epilepsy one aura at a time.

epilepsy medication, epilepsy stigma
28 Nov 2017

Epilepsy Blog Relay™: Alison is shedding light on stigma

by Alison Zetterquist |

It’s up to us, through open discussions and teaching others, to change the perceptions about epilepsy, do away with the stigma.

24 Jun 2017

Epilepsy Blog Relay™: Alison’s Story of Being Home and Searching for Meaning

by Alison Zetterquist |

Day 23 of the Epilepsy Blog Relay™: Today’s post comes from Alison Zetterquist who writes ShedtheLightonEpilepsy.

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