Behind the Seams: Unraveling and Restitching Life with MG

Behind the Seams: Unraveling and Restitching Life with MG

Jacqueline, also known as Jacq, lived in New York City with big dreams of succeeding in the fashion industry. However, her life took a significant turn after she was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG), which had a profound impact on her career and marriage. Jacq faced debilitating symptoms, including many injuries, oftentimes on her own. Her family and her employer could not fully understand the strain and financial responsibility that MG would add to her life. Despite the challenges, Jacqueline found joy in rebuilding her life on her terms and grounded herself in the support of her chosen family. She has been able to cultivate grace and stability through the adjustments in her life and shares her empowering message.

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Holly: Moving Forward with Myositis.

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Mel & Lindsay: Different Diagnoses. Shared Experiences.

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