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![Read abut how Tami advocates for healthy living with epilepsy](/sites/default/files/styles/stories_285x200/public/2024-03/TamiMaiereJourneyBanner_1200x630.jpg?itok=vqSMzQBn)
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Monday, April 15, 2024
Advocating for Healthy Living With Epilepsy
My epilepsy journey began as a teenager when I had very vague symptoms, including feeling very tired and occasional lightheadedness. It was having a...
![Read Kristy's epilepsy journey of hope](/sites/default/files/styles/stories_285x200/public/2024-02/KristyYoungbloodeJourneyBanner_1200x630.jpg?itok=oWy1zTdm)
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Friday, February 23, 2024
Sharing My Journey of Hope
I had my first seizure in 2022. I was eight months pregnant. I had never had any symptoms before, and I had no warning signs. I was teaching in my 2nd...
![Read Megan's eJourney about overcoming the challenges of living with seizures](/sites/default/files/styles/stories_285x200/public/2024-01/MeganWilsoneJourneyWebBanner_1200x630.jpg?itok=920YqlEJ)
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Friday, February 02, 2024
Overcoming the Challenges of Living With Seizures
I was diagnosed with epilepsy at the age of 12. My first seizure occurred during our family vacation while I was wading in the waves at the beach. My...
![Read about how Sophia is spreading awareness about epilepsy and seizures](/sites/default/files/styles/stories_285x200/public/2024-01/SophiaCortezeJourneyWebBanner_1200x630.jpg?itok=d077B7OY)
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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Overcoming Challenges To Make a Difference
My name is Sophia, and I am 20 years old. I have lived with epilepsy for 13 years, since I was diagnosed at 7 years old. My epilepsy is caused by a...
![Read Evelyn's story about how she manages her life with epilepsy and seizures](/sites/default/files/styles/stories_285x200/public/2023-12/EvelynOdangoeJourneyWebBanner_1200x630.jpg?itok=NtjxQSef)
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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Accepting the "New" Me
I was diagnosed with focal onset and generalized epilepsy with uncontrolled seizures in July of 2023 after having a seizure at work. The subsequent...
![Clint is sharing his epilepsy story about finding hope](/sites/default/files/styles/stories_285x200/public/2023-10/ClintMcMuprhyeJourneyWebBanner_1200x630.jpg?itok=tAir5xsZ)
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How I Found Hope on My Epilepsy Journey
I was three when I first had a tonic-clonic seizure. I can't imagine the thoughts that went through my mother's head. She is the definition of a true...
![Joshua felt alone during his journey with epilepsy and seizures so he is sharing his story to help others not feel so isolated](/sites/default/files/styles/stories_285x200/public/2023-09/JoshuaGreenwaldeJourneyBanner_1200x630.jpg?itok=j4_0Dnzz)
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Thursday, September 21, 2023
You Are Not Alone on Your Journey
A brain hemorrhage at six weeks of age caused me to have seizures as a child. I was on an anti-seizure medication until I hit adolescence. When I was...
![Toni is sharing her journey with seizures and epilepsy and how she hasn't let it stop her from being successful](/sites/default/files/styles/stories_285x200/public/2023-08/ToniPelletier_eJourneyWebBanner_1200x630.jpg?itok=28zi_KMI)
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Thursday, August 17, 2023
How I Live With Epilepsy and Without Limitations
On a beautiful summer day at the age of 23, I visited my first neurologist. His people skills could have been better, but he was my ticket to figuring...
![Alice is sharing her journey about living with epilepsy and seizures](/sites/default/files/styles/stories_285x200/public/2023-07/Alice%20Gallagher_1200x630_eJourneyWebBanner.jpg?itok=caJEb_GH)
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My Life With Seizures
I started having focal onset aware seizures in childhood. The feeling was similar to when your stomach flips on a roller coaster but rushed up to my...
![Sharon is sharing her journey with seizures to let people know that epilepsy can happen to anyone](/sites/default/files/styles/stories_285x200/public/2023-06/SharanSahota_eJourneyBanner1200x630.jpg?itok=AOSGaux2)
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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Epilepsy Can Happen to Anyone
I live in the UK. I am sharing my story because I was inspired by other people who have shared theirs. I want people to know that epilepsy can happen...