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    Patient Stories

    Finding Stillness to Breathe and Listen

    October 6, 2026August 20, 2026

    By Theresa Curry Minerva Rogers remembers a time when the stresses were piling up by the day. At the time, she wasn’t feeling well (though she had not yet been…

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    Recognizing World Myositis Day: Natalia Chmielewska

    September 22, 2026October 1, 2026

    Finding Strength in the Little Things By Natalia Chmielewska I live in Poland and work as a scrub nurse in the operating room. Before my diagnosis, I never imagined how…

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    Recognizing World Myositis Day: Joan Reid

    September 21, 2026August 5, 2026

    Choosing Persistence Every Day By Joan Reid I am a geriatric nurse, and caring for others has always been part of who I am. In fact, most of my friends…

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    Recognizing World Myositis Day: Brogan Greenbough

    September 18, 2026September 18, 2026

    From Hospital Bed to Hope By Brogan Greenhough Before dermatomyositis entered my life, I was a healthy, active 31-year-old woman who loved cooking, traveling, and spending quality time with my…

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    Recognizing World Myositis Day: Lachy Beckett

    September 15, 2026July 29, 2026

    By Lachlan “Lachy” Beckett I live a couple hours outside Sydney, Australia, and in my spare time I play guitar, compose music, and sing. These days, I spend a lot…

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