Finding my voice
I can write a 20-page letter to someone in which I share my deepest secrets and fears. When I write, I can say things that I have never told another soul in my life. If I sit down to talk… Continue Reading
Blogs
I don’t have anyone like me in my life
My grandma, who is one of my best friends, showed me this website. I was excited that people like me can share stories and talk about our experiences together. I longed to have a spot on the website so I… Continue Reading
Share your Tourette’s story!
Hey everyone! I’m working on a new blog post that will be a collection of uplifting personal stories about Tourette’s. Here’s how you can help: Write out an answer to one of the prompts below and include a picture of… Continue Reading
Check out my Tourette Tumblr!
Hi everyone! I just posted for the first time the other day, and I wanted to share my “What Should Tourette’s-Plus Call Me?” Tumblr with you. Here is an excerpt from my Tumblr that I thought you might like: Just… Continue Reading
Changing lives with “The Space Between You And Me”
The Space Between You And Me is a powerful art installation that moves people who experience it. It’s a captivating exhibit, managing to express what it’s like to have Tourette Syndrome through footage of interviews with youth with TS and… Continue Reading
Summer update: College is nothing like high school
Hey everyone, I thought I’d give you guys an update now that my first year of college is officially over! My first two semesters at the University of Pittsburgh were amazing, and I made a ton of friends that I… Continue Reading
Getting involved will change your life
I was recently asked to talk about a person who I admire who has Tourette Syndrome. What better way to answer this question than with a blog post. So, who do I admire? Jennifer Zwilling — the creator of the… Continue Reading
Are you affected by Tourette Syndrome? “Like” Teens4TS on Facebook!
If you are reading this blog, chances are you or someone you know has Tourette Syndrome. This blog is one of many valuable TS resources on the internet, and we are very thankful that you’re taking the time to check… Continue Reading
Teens and OCD: Having OCD isn’t only about being obsessive-compulsive
When you hear the acronym OCD, what do you think of? Someone who needs to put their silverware in order each time? Someone who must wash their hands 20 to 30 times per day? Or perhaps someone that needs to… Continue Reading
My scholarship essay: “Who Needs Tourette Syndrome?”
This is the essay I submitted to the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome for their 2012 Children’s Scholarship Award contest. I hope you enjoy it! And here is my profile on the NJCTS website. I was diagnosed with Tourette… Continue Reading