Adoption, Family Planning, Huntington Disease, Infertility, Uncategorized
My husband and I were just getting home from a run with our friends. As we were walking through the front door my phone started ringing. I kicked off my shoes in a hurry and they landed haphazardly on the floor. My gym bag was still hanging from my shoulder as I...
Article, Huntington Disease, Positive Living
I was sitting in a cold hospital room next to my husband, anxiously clutching his hand. The genetic counselor across from us withdrew a piece of paper from a white envelope and placed it on the table. She knew we were anxious to hear the results, so she got right to...
Adoption, Article, Family Planning, Huntington Disease, Infertility, Positive Living, Uncategorized
I was sitting on the edge of the bed at 9am staring at the hardwood floor. It was almost time to start work, but I couldn’t gather the strength to move. I had no idea how I was going to make it through the next five minutes let alone an entire day. Lifting...
Adoption, Appearance, Family Planning, Huntington Disease, Infertility, Positive Living
I am pleased to share that I have been invited by HD Reach to speak at their next support group meting which will be hosted on Zoom. Thursday October 15th at 7:00pm EST
Adoption, Appearance, Family Planning, Huntington Disease
Last week I was happy to share my family planning journey with Young People Affected by Huntington’s Disease (YPAHD) members on a Facebook live. We spoke about adopting when you are at risk or have tested gene positive for Huntington’s Disease. We answered these...
Adoption, Family Planning, Huntington Disease, Infertility, Positive Living, Uncategorized
I was nestled down into the plush leather sofa with my legs curled up beneath me. My gaze was focused on the tendrils of steam rising from the hot cup of coffee clutched between my hands. I blinked, and despite my best efforts, a few large tears emerged from my eyes,...
