Sometimes, in my fight to eliminate stigma and live a “normal” life, I create the perception that my life is easy and free from struggle. However, in my speech at the Epilepsy Foundation of Western/Central Pennsylvania’s (EFWCP) annual Mardi Gras Gala I showed what life with epilepsy is like–both the good and the bad parts.… Read More
Growing up with Epilepsy means growing up with stigma. In one of my earliest memories of stigma, I learned a valuable lesson.… Read More
Though I’ve lived with Epilepsy for most of my life, watching a family member experience seizures for the first time was harder than I ever imagined.… Read More
Trying to live a “normal” life while managing Epilepsy can be difficult. How are you balancing life and epilepsy?… Read More
Anyone with Epilepsy knows that school can present a number of challenges, including people thinking you cannot complete an advance degree. I’m here to tell you that you can. Here are some helpful tips for your journey.… Read More
Participating in fundraising events, like a run or a walk, is one way to stop epilepsy stigma in it’s tracks.… Read More
Epilepsy stigma is a societal problem. Addressing people one-by-one is helpful, and I hope they teach others what they have just learned.… Read More