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I've Overthrown Every Trial Thrown My Way - by Elizabeth French
My name is Elizabeth French. I was diagnosed with Turner syndrome (TS) when I was young - I want to say 3 years old, but I could be...


Let's Educate and Advocate for Ourselves - by Courtney Gilbert
I was not diagnosed with Turner syndrome (TS) until I was 31. Prior to that, I was a healthy and average girl. In August 2019, I was out...


I'm So Glad God Chose Me to be Her Momma - by Athena Ramirez's Mom
Athena is a twin to her brother Adonis. They are now 5. We found out Athena had Turner syndrome (TS) when I was 26 weeks pregnant. Before...


Little Miracles Started to Happen - by Aly Elkin
Tuner syndrome (TS) affects us all in different ways, but here is my story. I was always behind on growth and weight charts, but nobody...


She is Bravery and Strength - by Lindsey Comstock
My daughter Emerson was born on November 8th, 2021. When I was pregnant with her there were some issues that had us seen by a specialist...


I'm My Daughter's Biggest Advocate - by Melody Espitia
Let me tell you about my 1 in 2,000! My butterfly was diagnosed 20 years ago at the age of 6. We were blessed with an awesome...


My Life Changed After My Diagnosis - by Lourdes Bustos
My name is Lourdes, and I am a 32-year-old Mexican American. I was diagnosed with Turner syndrome (TS) when I was 11 years old. Since I...


I Support Access to Care - by Bethany Weddle
I don't usually get to much into the debates that I sometimes see in the TS community that center on what counts as TS, if we are truly...


Fighting to Get the Health Care I Need and Deserve - by Crystal Messer
My name is Crystal Messer, and here is my story. I'm a 41-year-old female with Turner syndrome (TS). I was diagnosed when I was 9 years...


Turner Syndrome Awareness Month Is Important - by Janine Reyes, TSSUS Board Member
Turner Syndrome Awareness Month is important to us and we want to share it with you. I'm Janine Reyes, and my daughter, Josslyn, is 17...


Just Keep Swimming - by Andrea Pflughoeft
February holds a special meaning in my heart-not only because my birthday is Groundhog Day (Feb. 2nd), but because I get to celebrate...


Turner Syndrome Can't Stop You - by Carissa Caulum
Hi, my name is Carissa Caulum. I am 28 years old and was born with Turner Syndrome (TS). In those 28 years I have had open heart surgery...



























