Disability or Superpower?
It’s silly, but sometimes it’s a bit of comic relief that pulls me from despair. My superpower is a special ability, and why I feel the way I do.
Author: a Contributing Writer
A Journey Through Uncharted Waters: My Life with MdDS
Eleven years ago, Sylvia Hemby’s joyful vacation in Hawaii turned into a challenging experience due to her diagnosis of Mal de Débarquement Syndrome (MdDS). The disorder caused a persistent sense of rocking. Yet, she found solace in creating seashell art, channeling her struggles into beauty and resilience, representing her journey of growth.
MdDS after a Cruise in 2019. 🚢 It’s 2024.
When I found out I wasn’t alone in having MdDS, knowing many suffered and many had remissions or found ways to feel better, it helped me change my attitude. ~Kim
“MdDS – the struggle is real” by Dawn
“I hope to help people understand how debilitating MdDS is and how frustrating it is to look fine on the outside but silently suffer.” ~Dawn #thestruggleisreal
“Navigating Life with MdDS: My Journey to Recovery and Hope” by Yoreim Virella
“This journey has given me a new perspective on life,… You are stronger than you think, and your story can inspire and help others.” Yoseim
“Don’t Give Up” by Joan W
“I saw every ENT doctor in my area. None of them had ever heard of MdDS.” Refusing to give up, Joan found an otolaryngologist who diagnosed her immediately. Read her story of encouragement. It’s on the blog today.
“A wobbly tale” by Palm
In spite of the variability, unpredictability and invisibility to others, Palm’s story contributes to the crucially important work of educating each other and the wider public about MdDS.
I’m not Dawn yet!
For some, MdDS is a cloak of darkness that settles over them. But Dawn McGhee is helping people who struggle like herself, to find light in the darkness.