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Living with MS: My Journey and Advice for Others
My name is Georgina and I am the founder of Purpl Disabled Discounts. Living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a unique journey for everyone. My own experience began in 2003 when I was diagnosed with MS, though I didn’t consider myself disabled at the time. For 13 years, I experienced no visible symptoms and even […]
Georgina, Founder of Purpl
July 4, 2024
Community Stories
3 min read
Living with Chronic Pain: Finding Light in the Dark
The incident that changed everything. In January 2013, a snowy night combined with a bit too much alcohol led to a life-altering fall. The surgery that followed to repair my damaged knee was supposed to fix everything. Instead, it marked the beginning of my journey with chronic pain. The aftermath of this accident left me […]
Paula
July 4, 2024
Community Stories
3 min read
My Journey as a Mum After My Son’s Epilepsy Diagnosis
The beginning of a new chapter. Four years ago, my life took an unexpected turn when my son, then four years old, experienced his first seizure. The memory of that day remains vivid: he was bathing with his sister when he suddenly became unresponsive. His body went rigid, his colour drained, and his breathing turned […]
Nicole
July 4, 2024
Community Stories
3 min read
How I Found Joy in My Disability Journey
A rocky start. In my twenties, life threw me some unexpected challenges. One day, while sitting at my kitchen table, I experienced sudden muscle paralysis. When I sought medical help, the doctors dismissed my symptoms, suggesting I simply “drink more water.” This marked the beginning of years filled with pain and uncertainty as I navigated […]
Georgia
July 4, 2024
