You don't need 100 people to feel supported...And I wish I had been more active.

February 12, 2024 | 16m 25s

This storyteller shares their experience with navigating the health system as a mother to a child with a rare diagnosis and the importance of having support and asking questions.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES
40 - 49
Female
More than a college degree
Black, African American, African, or Afro-Caribbean
Lxxxx
Caregiver
STORY TYPE
Blood, Heart and Circulation; Brain and Nerves; Endocrine System; Immune System; Kidneys and Urinary System
Brain and Nerves; Genetics/Birth Defects; Mental Health; Pregnancy and Reproduction; Having multiple health conditions at the same time
Finding out a diagnosis; Being treated; Communicating with doctors and nurses; Supporting family members who are sick; Making decisions about the right health care or treatment for a loved one
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