September 18, 2017
My name is Linda James Bennett. I had a very normal pregnancy, and like many moms, I was ready for my first child. I was looking forward to counting their fingers and toes to determine that they were normal. When my son didn’t speak and was slow to reach h...
September 16, 2017
Jenna was born with Spina Bifida Myelomeningocele. Jenna's parents found this out through an ultrasound taken when her mother was about 3 or 4 months pregnant. In order to close up her spine and repair the exposed nerves, Jenna had surgery when she was 2 days old in Ta...
September 16, 2017
Hey everyone, my name is Melisa. I have Myelomeningocele Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus. Due to having Spina Bifida, I am paralyzed from the waist down. I use a wheelchair to get myself to places. To control my Hydrocephalus, I have a VP shunt (Vetrical Peratoneal Shu...
September 15, 2017
I don't wanna cry anymore
Even though I still hurt inside
As I begin to clinch onto feelings
That, are hard to describe.
I try to find some form of relief,
Of letting go of this pain,
While there always a consistent reminder,
That keeps bringing me back to tha...
September 15, 2017
Chelsie had a brain tumor that has left her half paralyzed on her right side. She says it affects her in every way you can think of . Chelsie is unable to get her license. Chelsie can't get married because she will lose her medical if she does ,. Che...
September 15, 2017
Hey everyone!!! I’m LeAnn! I was born with Myelomeningocele Spina Bifida with hydrocephalus. The level of my paralysis is L3-L4 . I do have a neurogenic bladder and also severe constipation. I have neuropathy in my right leg. I have a slight limp to my wal...