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I Grew Up Always Knowing . . . by Samantha Mosher
I was diagnosed with Turner syndrome (TS) at two weeks old. The doctor noticed my hands and feet were puffy from edema and ordered a...
I Think of Myself as Lucky by Emilija Sipaviciute
Ok, get ready because I’m basically going to share my entire life story. There’s so much I want to say, I don’t even know where to begin!...
I’m a Blessed Adoptive Mother of Four by Marianne Parrish
I had never heard of Turner syndrome (TS) until I was diagnosed at age 17 with the mosaic version. I had already broken five bones at...
My Daughter and I Both Have Turner Syndrome - by Gia Bugni
The first thing a young uncle said when he saw me as a newborn was, "She has big ears." I grew up pretty "normal", but only reached a...
LIfe Is So Terrific Now - by Cindy Koeppel
It’s hard to get some good vibes down, because it wasn't always perfect in life back then. I’m the third child of parents who both came...
There is Hope - by Krystle Smith
My name is Krystle. I’m 37 years old. I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) at 9 months old. At 12, I was diagnosed with Turner...
I'm Honored to Be a TS Butterfly! - by Lindsay Wright
At my kindergarten graduation, my parents noticed that I was quite a bit smaller than my classmates (their feet could touch the floor...
It All Started with the Decision to be Brave - by Katie Trahan
My journey with Turner syndrome began when I was 5. I was growing out of my shoes but not the rest of my clothes, and my parents (mostly...
Turner Strong, Be You - My Life's Theme - by Kami Vermillion
My story begins at the age of 12 years old. My parents were concerned about my lack of growth. I was only 4’5. My mom was concerned I...
Turner Syndrome is a Gift that was Given to Us - by Kristen McKinney
Anna’s story begins at about 9 week’s gestation. It was around that time that I started to feel like something was different. Let me...
