Yesterday, as I puttered around my house doing some spring cleaning, I watched a gray, rainy sky turn to snow. The flakes were the chunky…
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ALAGILLE SYNDROME
ColumnsI’m grateful to make connections with the rare disease community
Being thrust into the world of rare diseases has been interesting. If you don’t have a personal connection to rare diseases, it’s easy to feel…
FATTY LIVER DISEASE
ColumnsGrappling with sudden change after a liver disease diagnosis
My childhood home was a warm place with two loving parents, my siblings, our pets, and a steady stream of family members and friends constantly…
ALAGILLE SYNDROME
ColumnsAs our son grows, we’ll always seek opportunities to advocate for him
Lately, I’ve found it easier to settle into the flow of daily life than in previous years. Routines have developed, and the weekly rhythms now…
FATTY LIVER DISEASE
ColumnsVitamins play a key role in liver health, so monitoring your levels is crucial
Note: This column describes the author’s own experiences with vitamin supplementation. Not everyone will have the same response to treatment. Consult your doctor before starting…
ALAGILLE SYNDROME
ColumnsI’m learning how to let go of worry and embrace the moment
Now that my son Finley is 5, I’ve been reflecting a lot. That’s why so many of my recent columns have focused on the milestones…
FATTY LIVER DISEASE
ColumnsLiving with MASH reminds me to avoid making assumptions
I’m not perfect. Sure, I’d love to possess the unshakable confidence of people who seem convinced they are, but I’ve learned to accept most of…
ALAGILLE SYNDROME
ColumnsSupporting my oldest son, who’s growing up with a chronically ill sibling
While my “Be Rare with Finn” column focuses on my youngest son, Finley, and his journey with Alagille syndrome, Finley is not my only…
FATTY LIVER DISEASE
ColumnsDon’t let liver disease keep you from chasing your dreams
After struggling with my health for years, mainly due to metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), my life has taken a dramatic turn for the better.
ALAGILLE SYNDROME
ColumnsKindergarten enrollment prompts reflection on our Alagille journey
Everyone always says that time flies when you are raising kids. Many have told me that one day, you blink, and they’ve gone from crawling…
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