Epilepsy Blog Relay: Epilepsy support through positive relationships
Abby shares about the importance of seeking out positive relationships in establishing a strong epilepsy support system.… Read More
Sickness and Health: This couple’s vows were tested just a month after the wedding
Our wedding was perfect, we said the vows, danced to some favorite songs, and enjoyed our ranch dressing fountain. Just a month later, I had a tonic clonic seizure. It was the first one in over a decade, and the first one my husband has had to witness. … Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay™: Beth’s story shows love always has the last word
When my seizures returned after 10 years, I realized who I wanted to be by my side as my partner for the rest of my life. My epilepsy had put that into stark relief. My seizures helped me realize just how important it is to have people who love and support you when dealing with a condition like epilepsy. … Read More
Relationships and Epilepsy: Rachel on life with a chronic illness
There are many reasons why people are either fearful or nervous to try romantic relationships with a chronic illness. I thought the best way to explain this would be to share some tips that I have found along the way.… Read More
He said: Emily and Dan on dating and epilepsy
I remember when Emily and I were first dating. My friends would ask me, “Aren’t you worried about what would happen if she has a seizure? Can you deal with that?” I would always find that such a strange question. I wanted to be with Emily for who she was as a person.… Read More
She said: Emily and Dan on dating and epilepsy
I met Daniel properly in 2014. He had read a lot of my blogs before we even started talking, so he knew all about my condition. So I never had to break it to him that I live with this unpredictable condition of Epilepsy. Sometimes that can be one of the hardest parts in the beginning of a new relationship.… Read More