By Deron Hamel When she was 15, Rachel Croft didn’t know what was happening when she had her first seizure – only that she was scared, disoriented and suddenly needed help from strangers. As frightening as this moment was, what stood out for her was the kindness she received from the paramedics who helped her…
By Deron Hamel Vivienne Le says that if she could speak to her younger self, the first thing she would tell herself is that having epilepsy will not make her “less capable” or “less worthy.” The student from Ottawa, who is studying health sciences at Queen’s University, says when she was younger she felt “frustrated…
By Deron Hamel If there’s one thing Allison Landry says she’s learned from living with epilepsy, it’s the value of having compassion for others. And her compassion for others is what is leading her down a career path to becoming a nurse, a dream Allison has had all her life. But it’s not a path…
By Deron Hamel Angélique Erry recalls how when she was diagnosed with epilepsy at 13, she felt the condition would be a barrier that would prevent her from living life to its fullest. She remembers her doctor giving her a list of activities she needed to avoid, telling her how many hours of sleep she…
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