I Try to Go with the Flow - by Charlotte Barry

I never felt much different from other kids, my life was just a bit more clinical than most. With Turner syndrome, you get very used to needles and doctors. From when I was 7 or 8 to when I was 13, I had nightly growth hormone shots so I could grow to eventually 5’4, which is amazing. I never minded going to the doctor or doing the tests much, it was interesting to me.

I just hated getting my blood drawn. It was never fun, so I liked to close my eyes, just breathe, and sit extra still and eventually I got increasingly used to them. I can relax now and it’s not a huge deal for me anymore. I also struggled with changing plans, but I learned to make backup plans which helped me be able to go more with the flow. I consider myself lucky that I was even born let alone diagnosed early. Having Turner syndrome has quietly shaped me into the incredibly strong and resilient woman I am today.