What Epilepsy Did
Along my epilepsy journey, I’d come across a profound poem that most know of, titled “What Cancer Cannot Do.” This powerful poem proclaims statements such as, “it cannot silence courage,”…
6 Things About Having Epilepsy That Aren’t Terrible, Horrible, No Good.
There happens to be this common misconception among some of those who battle epilepsy that, the moment the condition has tipped its hat to your brain and your life, that…
Why I Am Open About My Epilepsy
There is still to this day such a stigma attached to the condition of epilepsy. It is viewed at as a literal disease by some. Something that you can catch…
Anxiety and Epilepsy: How To Put A Stop To It Before It Puts A Stop To You
“Anxiety is one little tree in your forest. Step back and look at the whole forest.” Unknown Anxiety. A faceless beast that affects us all at some time or another.…
If I Have A Seizure: A Call For Compassion
“If we could look into each other’s hearts and understand the unique challenges each of us faces, I think we would treat each other much more gently, with more love,…
Positive Affirmations To Rise Above Epilepsy
“Your mind is a powerful thing. When you fill it with positive thoughts, your life will start to change.” Collecting positive thoughts and affirmations, and storing them in your mind,…
Five Reasons I Love My Life Even More Because Of My Epilepsy
“Inhale the future, exhale the past.” I have read quite a few articles about the difficulty of depression and the possibility of losing ones identity after becoming diagnosed with epilepsy, and how…
10 Things I Wish I Knew Before My Epilepsy Diagnosis
We are two days away from kicking off Purple Day 2015! Recognizing survivors, supporting those currently battling epilepsy, remembering loved ones we’ve lost all around the world and educating everyone about this condition that…
What The Doctors Didn’t Tell Me The Day Of My Diagnosis
If I could impart a few words of wisdom and encouragement to my fellow epilepsy journeyers: Don’t ever give up! The day of my diagnosis, the month of December, there…
The Mozart Effect & Epilepsy
“The earth has music for those who listen.” Shakesphere There are many different types of medicines and remedies throughout our world today. Ranging from conventional (traditional), alternative, complementary, herbal, therapeutic, to standard…
Illuminating Dreams – Stewart Street Bridge
“Faith is the bridge between where I am and the place God is taking me.” In 2012, I created an event entitled The Global Shine Your Light For Epilepsy Awareness…
