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22 Jan 2014

Sandra’s Story: I have epilepsy, epilepsy doesn’t have me

by Guest Contributor |

I realize that I am lucky because I have read stories of people and how they struggle with epilepsy. I ask myself, should I be struggling? Should I be worried all the time? But, then I stop and tell myself, NO! This is MY life and MY epilepsy story.

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4 Dec 2012

Gabriela’s Story: epilepsy deconstructed

by Jessica K. Smith |

Bobbie Shufani has created an intensely personal and beautifully written blog titled, “Gabriela”. It is the true story of her daughter’s struggle with epilepsy. Bobbie created the site to publish a serialized story about dealing with her daughter’s epilepsy and medical treatment (or lack thereof). I encourage you to take a moment … Read More

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2 Dec 2012

An Epilepsy Story: Living with uncontrolled epilepsy

by Jessica K. Smith |

Dan, a reader and a man living with uncontrolled epilepsy, has generously shared his story with us. Below you will find an excerpt: “For the first ten years I was relatively healthy. But the year I turned ten, I contracted viral meningitis.  A few months later I was sledding in the park … Read More

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