Eliza’s Story: Finding moments of strength
Since being diagnosed with epilepsy, sometimes I feel like I have grown into my new self. In those moments of strength, I feel at peace with my reality.
Since being diagnosed with epilepsy, sometimes I feel like I have grown into my new self. In those moments of strength, I feel at peace with my reality.
This personal story was submitted by Stephen. He is living with epilepsy and was inspired to submit his story thanks to another recent personal story.
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I feel as though I am not alone anymore. What I struggle with is, in a way, normal. My brain doesn’t always function correctly and it causes seizures, but I am not alone, and I am not helpless.