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When Darkness Came, Strength Was Born: Janet DeLuca’s Vasculitis Story
- Behçet's, Behçet’s Syndrome
- Behçet’s Syndrome
When Darkness Came, Strength Was Born: Janet DeLuca’s Vasculitis Story At 31 years old, Janet’s life changed forever. After more than a decade of searching for answers—years filled with unexplained symptoms, hospitalizations, inconclusive tests, uncertainty, and fear—she was finally diagnosed with Behçet’s disease, a rare and severe form of vasculitis that causes inflammation in blood […]
Finding Her Voice Again: Patricia McKenzie’s Journey with GPA
- GPA, Granulomatosis with polyangiitis
- Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis
Finding Strength in the Unknown: Esmeralda Carrera’s Journey with Vasculitis
- GPA, Granulomatosis with polyangiitis
- Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis
Finding Strength in the Unknown: Esmeralda Carrera’s Journey with Vasculitis At just 24 years old, Esmeralda is balancing life as a wife and mother of three—one boy and twin girls—while navigating a life-changing diagnosis. Living in Dallas, Texas, she described herself simply as “a very friendly, empathetic, and clumsy person,” a self-portrait that feels both […]
A Second Chance at Life: Ezra Alvarez’s Journey Through Vasculitis
- GPA, Granulomatosis with polyangiitis
- Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis
A Second Chance at Life: Ezra Alvarez’s Journey Through Vasculitis At 32 years old, Ezra lives in Los Angeles, California, navigating life with resilience, purpose, and a renewed sense of meaning after a life-altering diagnosis. Described by others as “very thoughtful, caring, an advocate for others, and an inspiration,” Ezra’s journey with granulomatosis with polyangiitis […]
15 Years to Be Believed: Marissa Furey’s Fight for a Diagnosis of Behçet’s Disease
- Behçet's, Behçet’s Syndrome
- Behçet’s Syndrome
15 Years to Be Believed: Marissa Furey’s Fight for a Diagnosis of Behçet’s Disease Marissa lives in West Greenwich, Rhode Island, where daily life now feels both hard-won and deeply appreciated—something she once could not take for granted. At 39, she reflected on a journey that has reshaped nearly every part of her life—from her […]
The Importance of Positivity: Stacy Palmer’s Journey of Strength Through Vasculitis
- GPA, Granulomatosis with polyangiitis
- Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis
The Importance of Positivity: Stacy Palmer’s Journey of Strength Through Vasculitis Stacy’s story is one of resilience, advocacy, and determination in the face of a life-changing diagnosis. Living in Gainesville, Virginia, 56-year-old Stacy describes herself as an advocate, mother, and wife. Married for 30 years to her husband, Don, and having raised two children together, […]