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Scenario

Why shared rare diseases don't guarantee understanding between family members

My teenage daughter has the same rare genetic condition I do but her symptoms are much worse and I can't decide if my experience helps me understand her struggle or completely blinds me to it.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The assumption that identical diagnoses create identical experiences can obscure the unique ways each person encounters and adapts to the same condition.

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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

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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