Three of my boys were diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy when they were small. We’ve spent many years preparing to…
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Our family has encountered many challenges in our journey with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, and there will be more to come.
It’s tempting to label the siblings of those who have Duchenne muscular dystrophy as the “unaffected siblings.” But I can…
My oldest son with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, Max, starts his sophomore year in high school this week. He will be…
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