Well the nerves about college are finally started to really hit me. I have exactly 4 days until I move into my dorm for pre-orientation. Everyone is getting ready. I’m really buckling down and wrapping up with my exposure therapy.… Continue Reading
Don’t fear, just live right. ~ Neal A. Maxwell Hello everyone. It’s been awhile since I posted. I would say I’ve been busy, but I would be lying. I just haven’t been feeling like posting anything very much. I don’t… Continue Reading
We Connect Now is a website and nonprofit organization dedicated to uniting people on issues which affect people with disabilities, with a particular emphasis on college students, higher education and employment. We are often asked, “What’s next for We Connect… Continue Reading
This is a blog I have been intending to write for quite awhile, but I have avoided it because I didn’t want to sound really cheesy and sickly and sappy, but I am just going to bite the bullet and… Continue Reading
Hey everyone, it’s been a while since my last post. I’ve been very busy working this summer and also prepping for college. I leave in less than two weeks, and I’ll be attending the University of Pittsburgh. I’m extremely excited… Continue Reading
Hi everyone! It turns out that summer has negatively affected how much I write. I have been trying to clear out room on my schedule to write. I recently watched a show called “True Life: Embarassing Medical Conditions.” Tourette Syndrome… Continue Reading
Being diagnosed at the age of 7 with Tourette Syndrome was a challenge. Thankfully, though, my parents were so understanding and caring about it. They tried everything in their power to get me help and try to make things better.… Continue Reading
This is Derek Smith! He is 32 years old. He has not yet been diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome, but he has been living with it for many years. Here’s his story: I’ve had this condition my whole life, movements mostly,… Continue Reading
Sorry that I haven’t posted in a long time I just haven’t known how. It was a little confusing finding out how. Anywhow, lately I have been asked uncomfortble questions such as: “Is that a new tic?” or “How are… Continue Reading
Ever wondered where I got my OCD and Tourette Syndrome from? Well, from right here of course! Well not exactly from shirts hanging in a closet! But compare this side of the closet to my mom’s side of the closet… Continue Reading