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With mommy by Jessica K Smith
10 May 2014

A Mother’s Day Story: On Being a Mom with Epilepsy

by Guest Contributor | 5

My life is the same as any other Mom. I wake up in the morning to my kids in my bed snuggled in next to me. I wouldn’t have it any other way. The difference in my case, however, is that heavy stress and lack of sleep are seizure triggers for me. … Read More

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4 Aug 2013

Irish and Lucky: an anonymous epilepsy story of hope

by Jessica K. Smith | 0

The following epilepsy story was sent in anonymously. This person, after 48 years of living with epilepsy, has found a way to see a glimmer of hope. Check out this story. Hi, all! I am a lifelong epileptic, having been diagnosed as a child at the age of 7. I did not … Read More

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