rare-disease

  • Cancel My Ticket to Heaven

    Ever since Rett syndrome entered our lives, I have noticed something that I never saw before. I see disability everywhere now – in stories online, in support groups, in comments from strangers who think they are offering comfort. And one… Continue reading

    Cancel My Ticket to Heaven
  • Chapter 4: Seeking New Horizons

    The quest for better treatments and a potential cure for Rett syndrome became a consuming focus for all three mothers. They attended conferences, spoke with leading researchers, and kept abreast of the latest scientific developments. It was during one such… Continue reading

    Chapter 4: Seeking New Horizons
  • Chapter 2: The Diagnosis Journey

    The faint hum of hospital machinery and the sterile smell of disinfectant lingered in the air as Andree sat in the neurologist’s office. Adeline, now two, sat quietly beside her, her eyes blank and unresponsive. Andree’s heart ached with the… Continue reading

    Chapter 2: The Diagnosis Journey