Brace for turbulence: Traveling with hypopara isn’t easy
“We didn’t realize we were making memories, we just knew we were having fun.” — A.A. Milne Summer is a time for escapades. From mountains to oceans and many places in between, life is…
Brave Butterfly: A Hypoparathyroidism Journey
— Bari Vapnek
Bari Gordon Vapnek was born in New York and relocated to Florida in 1995 after graduating from the University of Delaware with a BS in Business Administration. Hired as a director of new business development, she married in 1997 and, a year later, was diagnosed with the rare disease, hypoparathyroidism. Unaware of the implications of diagnosis, she persevered through challenging days, relying on a daily intake of calcium, her lifeline.
Having to leave her career, she became a mom, managing hypoparathyroidism and feeling isolated. In 2019 she discovered the Hypoparathyroidism Association. She became actively involved and assumed a position as a board member. Bari has written and spoken publicly about her journey. She believes her column can help those who feel isolated in their diagnosis.
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Considering language, ritual, and the way I speak my truth
Note: This column describes the author’s own experiences with acupuncture. Not everyone will have the same response to treatment. Consult your doctor before starting or stopping a therapy. “Isn’t it funny? The truth…
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