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The stories shared here offer genuine glimpses into the daily realities, challenges, and triumphs of people whose lives have been touched by epilepsy.

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"The EMT said that they thought that I had a seizure. I didn’t want to believe anyone. I had never had a health issue before. "

I was driving home after work one day at the age of 26. I woke up in the back of an ambulance asking where I...

— Jeremy Gibel
Rockmart, Georgia
"I would not be here as healthy as I am without my local Epilepsy Association. "

I am thankful for having my own strength and the love of family and friends. I am grateful every day.

— Diane Basty
Pennsylvania

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    Pennsylvania

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