This was truly an incredible piece - thanks for writing it so beautifully. I have never known someone living with Tourette - and now I realize - I do! All strength and power to you, my birthday girl!
Daphne, thank you so much for reading and for sharing your own experience. Tic disorders are so misunderstood because, as you rightly point out, most of the representations we see in storytelling or media are not driven by narrators who are living with tics themselves. All that aside, I'm glad your son has such a supportive mom on his team!
This was truly an incredible piece - thanks for writing it so beautifully. I have never known someone living with Tourette - and now I realize - I do! All strength and power to you, my birthday girl!
Peggy Jo, my birthday twin, thank you for reading and for the encouragement and support!
Thank you for sharing this deeply personal, wonderful, enlightening, and enlightened piece.
Carolyn, thanks for this kind comment. Glad you enjoyed the read :)
Daphne, thank you so much for reading and for sharing your own experience. Tic disorders are so misunderstood because, as you rightly point out, most of the representations we see in storytelling or media are not driven by narrators who are living with tics themselves. All that aside, I'm glad your son has such a supportive mom on his team!