Muscular Dystrophy

From Cute Kid in the Chair, To Nice Guy

I have Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, and I’m in my late 30’s. I’ve noticed something about relationships, and I’m sure I am not the first. For me, the way it was is very likely still the way it is for you younger guys. Cute Kid For me up through high school, I was popular with the…

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What Makes a Hero?

Hero? I was once asked what I thought about calling individuals with DMD heroes and warriors just because they have a disability. True, it’s challenging to have DMD, but every person on the Earth has a struggle of some sort, and no one understands someone else’s fight. You bemoan your fate, but if you had…

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Human Touch and Disability

When was the last time someone passing by brushed your arm or touched your shoulder? Remember the last time you were able to give someone a real five with an audible noise? If you can’t recall, it’s possible you don’t have DMD or have not left your house since Covid started. Touch is something humans…

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