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Grown Up’s Read Things They Wrote as Kids Podcast
To listen to my performance on the Grown Up's Read Things They Wrote as Kids, episode 227, click HERE
Articles
Music Transports Me Back to Those Dark Diagnosis Days
My husband and I were driving along a country road with no destination in mind. We needed to escape the city and our lives for the day. We drove past fields of tall, golden grass waving in the breeze, and turned down random roads that we happened upon. We cracked the...
The Special Moments I Keep Noticing During the COVID-19 Pandemic
I saw it when I went for a walk with my daughter. It was a cool spring afternoon, a rare day when the sun was actually shining. She was zipping along the sidewalk on her scooter, 10 feet ahead of me. Her pink bike helmet bobbing up and down as she propelled herself...
My Genetic Status Complicated Having a Baby
As I walked down the street to get my afternoon coffee one day, it appeared as if everything were normal. Unfortunately, everything was not. I crossed the same streets I normally do, walked past familiar neighborhood shops, and waved to fellow business owners. I...
Saying ‘Yes, Yes!’ to the Power of Words
I wasn't expecting to be brought to tears when I heard motivational speaker Lisa Nichols address a crowd at the Archangel Summit in Toronto last year. Nichols strode onto the catwalk-style stage wearing a long, embroidered dress, her braided hair cascading down her...
I Have Gained Many Things Because of Huntington’s
I walked through the door of my condo at 9 p.m., kicked off my running shoes, and dropped my gym bag on the floor. Crap, he’s not back yet, I thought to myself. I had just returned from my fifth run of the week. I was beating down my body and my mind with exercise. It...
I’ve Lost Many Things Because of Huntington’s
During the holidays, the small, wood-paneled dining room was full to bursting with my family members. Ten or more people squeezed around a table meant for six, with just an inch of elbowroom between us. My dad sat at the head of the table, which was covered by a cream...
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Appearances
October 2021: “That’s What She Said” Speaker Series
Have you ever had to make a difficult decision? A choice you knew in the moment could change your life forever? I will be speaking at the virtual That's What She Said speakers series hosted by Kick-ass Ladies. Friday December 10th, 7pm EST That’s What She Said is an...
October 2020: Guest Speaker at the HD Reach Virtual Support Group
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
Sept 2020: Discussing Family Planning with YPAHD on Facebook Live
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...
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