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Photo shows 3 of Nicole’s family, dressed in summer clothes, playing near the edge of the ocean waves on a sunny beach. The parent on the left holds the child's hand in the middle, while the other parent stands to the right. The sky is partly cloudy and bright.

My Journey as a Mum After My Son’s Epilepsy Diagnosis

The beginning of a new chapter. Four years ago, my life took an unexpected turn when my son, then four years old, experienced his first seizure. The memory of that day remains vivid: he was bathing with his sister when he suddenly became unresponsive. His body went rigid, his colour drained, and his breathing turned […]

Nicole
Nicole

July 4, 2024

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How I Found Joy in My Disability Journey

A rocky start. In my twenties, life threw me some unexpected challenges. One day, while sitting at my kitchen table, I experienced sudden muscle paralysis. When I sought medical help, the doctors dismissed my symptoms, suggesting I simply “drink more water.” This marked the beginning of years filled with pain and uncertainty as I navigated […]

Georgia
Georgia

July 4, 2024