“Cô gái có đôi bàn chân yếu”, I’ve learned that this nickname doesn’t define me, but it adds to my story. And that story has made me strong... Hello there! I am Lv Vo, a 19 year old university student in Salt Lake City, Utah. Being born into a family of Vietnamese immigrants, disability was not something we discussed openly. My CMT was more prominent and easier for my family to notice. I grew up very aware that my body was different. My grandparents would introduce me as cô

CMT is a part of my life, but it isn’t my whole life. Hi everyone! My name is Lauren Blanchette, I’m 23 years old, and I’m from Rhode Island. I graduated from the University of Rhode Island last year with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management and Sports. I’ve always loved sports and being around people, and I’m currently looking for a career in Sports Management. My dream job would be to work as a Team and Family Services Manager for a professional sports team. And if yo

I was nervous stepping into the interview. My hands shaking, not just because of the tremors. I sat at my desk, waiting for the zoom meeting to start and mostly praying that I would able to answer the questions with confidence and clarity. A few months ago, I shared about how I was applying to graduate school. The process involved researching universities in my area, , looking into programs that would still take acceptances for the fall, and figuring out finances. I did expe

A lady approached me at Target. I was browsing the clothing sections, when I quietly heard "excuse me." coming nearby. I assumed she was trying to walk by, but that wasn't the case. I rarely go shopping. But, when I do, I usually have a list and know exactly what I'm looking forward. This is because of the severity of pain and fatigue I experience when walking. If I'm on my feet too long (even as little as ten minutes), I may not be able to do as much the next few days. But,