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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, […]
Holding on to Sight and Hope: Cheri Lincoln’s Life with GPA
- GPA, Granulomatosis with polyangiitis
- Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis
Holding on to Sight and Hope: Cheri Lincoln’s Life with GPA At 63 years old, Cheri lives in Central Minnesota with her husband, Jeff. A mother of one son and now retired, she never imagined her later years would include unexpected health challenges. Diagnosed in February/March 2018 with ANCA-positive granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA), her journey […]
A Second Chance at Life: Belinda Patlidanovski’s Vasculitis Journey
- egpa
- Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis
A Second Chance at Life: Belinda Patlidanovski’s Vasculitis Journey Belinda is from Sydney, Australia, and describes herself as a positive person who loves to travel, have fun, and be “the calm to anyone’s storm—except my own (ha-ha).” Just a few years ago, her life looked very different. What began as sinus issues and asthma would […]