Throughout June, Myasthenia Gravis News is recognizing MG Awareness Month with various stories that represent different perspectives on life with MG that we hope to help inspire and empower our readers. These stories highlight some of the unique challenges of living with MG, as well as stories of hope and inspiration and other topics that help to generate awareness among the MG community. Follow along with the series here or visit us on Facebook or Instagram using the hashtag #MGSpotlight.
(Photos courtesy of Jennifer Thompson) This is Jennifer Thompson’s story: When I signed up to share a specific way in which myasthenia gravis (MG) has affected me, I had to really pause and pray. Wow! Living…
(Photo courtesy of Kathi Timothy) This is Kathi Timothy’s story: As a child, I remember pleading with my mother to please believe me. Believe me that I will clean my room after I go to a friend’s house.
(Photo courtesy of Andrea Barlass) This is Andrea Barlass’ story: Living with myasthenia gravis (MG) has been interesting, for the lack of a better word. Despite the amount of research I did after I was…
Michael and Carmel. (Photos courtesy of Michael Adam Weinberg) This is Michael Adam Weinberg’s story: I might’ve found myself solo, still meandering lost on this winding, never-beaten path of life, without my myasthenia gravis diagnosis and…
With MG, Siobhán Mattison says she looks well and can walk — until she can’t. Her kids never mind the ride, though. (Photo courtesy of Siobhán Mattison) This is Siobhán Mattison’s story: I’ve had autoimmune symptoms for…
Pearl Moffett had a myasthenia crisis at age 48, following a diagnosis of chronic lymphocytic leukemia. (Courtesy of Pearl Moffett) This is Pearl Moffett’s story: My experience with myasthenia gravis (MG) opened my…
(Photos courtesy of Alice Wangui Wambugu) This is Alice Wangui Wambugu’s story: My name is Alice Wangui Wambugu. I was born in Kenya on July 4, 1989. I grew up as a normal child and did not have…
AmiCietta in July 2020. (Photos courtesy of AmiCietta Duche Clarke) This is AmiCietta Duche Clarke’s story: Working in corporate law is not for the fainthearted, especially when you’re fresh out of law school. I didn’t let a…
(Photos courtesy of Charles Boyd) This is Charles Boyd’s story: I have had two lives. Before myasthenia gravis (MG) changed everything, I was a hardworking, nonstop kind of guy. I worked a full-time job and I worked…
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