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Scenario

How to cope with genetic guilt in rare disease families

My daughter's genetic condition came from me and even though I know it's not my fault I can't stop feeling like I broke the most important thing I'll ever make.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Rational understanding of genetic randomness cannot overcome the primal sense of responsibility for passing on suffering to one's child.

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Dipa
Dipa works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
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Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Rare and orphan conditions?”

Peri

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