I’m Learning to Celebrate the Small Victories
As I’ve mentioned in previous columns my shoulder is probably the most damaged joint in my body. When I was about 15, I dislocated it,…
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— Karen Del Vecchio
An avid equestrian and educator based in Virginia, Karen Del Vecchio was diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome in 2009 after years searching for a diagnosis that explained her symptoms. Since her diagnosis at the Johns Hopkins Connective Tissues Disorder Clinic, she has worked to find ways to manage her symptoms while still maintaining an active lifestyle. Karen enjoys working with her students, riding and caring for her two horses, Cherry and Spotty, and connecting with others in the rare disease community through her writing.
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Bert the pig reminds me to worry not about tomorrow
The past couple weeks have been cold and stressful, so I needed a bit of a pick-me-up. I turned to a television show I hadn’t watched in a while called “The Wizard of Paws,”…
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