I was diagnosed with Homocystineuria at age 3, (1974) when I rubbed Trisodium Phosphate (paint Thinner) into my eyes. They originally thought it was Marphan’s Syndrome but upon looking at my eyes closer they found out it was Homocystineuria. I
Read moreMonth: January 2019
Samsynn, Age 1
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I got pregnant while I was in high school and never finished. I was alone in my pregnancy and until he was 3 months old. I don’t make a lot for my two jobs and I have another son. He
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What would having had coverage for medical nutrition meant to me/my family? It feels like an insurmountable task to even try to answer this question. Looking back, it would have meant what felt like everything. It would have meant not
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