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Anything is Possible! by Lillian Moffett
My name is Lillian, I’m 24 years old and I have Turner syndrome (TS). My journey began when I was 8 years old. After lots of testing and...
If You Have IEP Questions, I'm Your Gal! - by Sarah Schneiderwent
My Turner syndrome (TS) journey started at birth. I was diagnosed right away. I had aortic stenosis and my first heart surgery at six...
Go For It, No Matter What - by Rayana Wilder
At around 12 years old, I was diagnosed with scoliosis and it was severe enough that it had to be surgically corrected. In the process of...
Writing is My Biggest Passion - by Haylee Christ
Hello! My name is Haylee, and this is my TS story! I am so grateful to be able to share it with you, and I pray that it can be a source...
Turn Your "I Cant's" into "I Can's"! - by Holly Keefe
It wasn’t until around my early teen years of 15 that my parents noticed I had neither grown nor started my period. Thanks to my mom, who...
My Mom is My Biggest Inspiration - by Daisy Araujo
This is me. My name is Daisy; I’m 33 years old. I was diagnosed with Turner syndrome (TS) at 5 years old. My pediatrician at the time...
Building Lasting Friendships: Social Skills for Individuals with Turner Syndrome and Nonverbal Learning Differences
by Becky Brown Friendships play a vital role in our well-being, offering support, companionship, and joy. However, for individuals with...
Autonomy Allowed Me to Imagine a Successful and Happy Adulthood - by Claire Harper
The support I received from my parents and my medical care providers when I was diagnosed with Turner syndrome (TS) changed my life. This...
I am Turner Strong! - by LaShelle Jennings
So this is 52! My name is LaShelle Jennings and today is my birthday! Here’s My TS Story. I was born in west Texas (small town outside of...
A New Diagnosis Can Be Isolating - by Elizabeth Dabrowski, MD, TSSUS Board Member
I have always loved children and advocating for the health of all children and the best possible medical care for everyone has become a...
Understanding Social Challenges in Turner Syndrome: Navigating Friendships and Connection
by Becky Brown Turner syndrome (TS) is a genetic condition that affects females and is caused by the complete or partial absence of one X...
Life is Better with Butterfly Friends! - by Stephanie Guy
She’s a Butterfly. Hello! My name is Stephanie, and I am a 44-year-old wife and mother who was diagnosed with classic Turner syndrome...
Turner Syndrome is a Learning Curve - by Jessica Carlough
Hi, everyone. My name is Jessica. I’m 33 and was diagnosed with classic Turner syndrome via amniocentesis in utero at around 20 weeks...
TSSUS is Like Family, and the Conference is Like Home - by Erica Melman
My name is Erica, and wow! Do I have a story for you about the TSSUS conferences. My first conference was back in 2011 in Buffalo, New...
This Girl Amazes Me! by Olivia Brambila's Grandmother
This story is about my granddaughter, Olivia, who turned 13 in December of last year. Olivia was born to my 15-year-old teen daughter in...
Do The Best You Can With What You Have! by Ariel Moreno
Hello everyone! My name is Ariel and I would love to share my story with you, I was born in August of 2001. My mother had no idea I was...
