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Scenario

How rare diseases can force social isolation through daily requirements

My rare metabolic disorder means I have to follow a diet so restrictive that I haven't eaten a meal with other people in months and I'm starting to forget what normal social life feels like.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Medical necessities that diverge dramatically from social norms create inevitable barriers to community participation and shared human experiences.

Your guide for this
Dipa
Dipa works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Rare and orphan conditions?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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