My name is Emma, and I was diagnosed with scleroderma two years ago. At first, I didn’t think much of it. What was a few skin patches here and there? But as time went on, the patches increased in number and size, and the pain started to become unbearable. My joints and muscles ached constantly …
It was a normal school day for me when I began to have chest pains. I didn’t think much of it, as I’d often experienced heartburn before, so I took some antacids and tried to carry on as usual. However, the chest pains continued and followed me throughout the day. That night, I went to …
I tried my very best to fight for my life, but the cancer was too advanced. I underwent intense treatments, but nothing worked. With each passing day, I felt like I was getting worse and further away from getting better. I was in constant pain and my health decreased rapidly. I suffered through the pain …
But then something remarkable happened. As I accepted my diagnosis, I also began to accept the fact that I could still lead a good life. I began to focus on the positive aspects of my situation and I started to make small changes to my lifestyle that would help me manage my COPD. I quit …
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