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My Story...
When I was 12 years old and in the 6th grade, I had my first tonic-clonic seizure in the middle of gym class. Epilepsy came with no warning into my life and made a permanent home. I am 17 years old and completing my junior year in high school. I manage daily living with Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy (JME) with the help of my family, medical team, and school community.
I’ve had no choice but to accept it. Through epilepsy, I’ve learned a ton and I am still learning. Learning about myself, my limits, and how I sometimes need to work harder than normal to get to my goals.
I just keep moving forward. No matter how bad the medicine might make me feel, or how terrible I start to think epilepsy has made things, I can overcome. I can reach my goals. It just takes focus, and grit, and knowing where to turn for support.
Despite the twists and turns daily life with JME has thrown, I am still able to thrive and excel at the things I love. I play on my high school football team, the Randolph RAMS, as the long snapper and a defensive end. I also throw javelin, discus and shotput for the RAMS track and field team.
