Whether it’s about your own condition or someone else’s, talking about epilepsy can be hard. There may be concern around what others think, how they’ll react, and how much they know about epilepsy. If there’s one thing to take away from this issue, it’s to stand up for yourself or your loved one—to use your voice, be your own advocate. Read ahead for people who did just that, like Josh Golden (page 6), who was once afraid to even utter the word “epilepsy,†and JenVon Cherry (page 3), who knew she was supposed to do more than worry about whether she was going to have an incident at work. And the many grassroots organizations (page 9) that are doing all they can to raise awareness. These real stories prove that talking about epilepsy not only helps the person living with the condition, but also helps those around them. We hope you are as inspired by them as much as we are—because it’s time to speak out.
THE EDITORIAL BOARD FOR THIS ISSUE OF EPILEPSYADVOCATE
READ MORE ONLINE!
To read more stories and get additional resources and tips, visit our website at epilepsyadvocate.com
