In my family, almost every holiday deserves decorations. Even Valentine’s Day is celebrated, with heart stickers on our…
Leah Leilani
Leah is a Southern California-based patient writer. She’s been an active member of the muscular dystrophy community since her regional ambassadorship with the MDA beginning at the age of 10 after her diagnosis of a rare neuromuscular disease, mitochondrial myopathy (Mito). Leah advocates for those with disabilities and promotes an understanding of her condition by evoking a positive outlook upon the obstacles she faces. Leah’s work doesn’t just stop at her column: she also doubles as a co-moderator on the MD News Forums. Away from her jobs, Leah is known among family and friends for her artistic creativity and outgoing personality.
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Articles by Leah Leilani
Seasonal Cooking with Mito
The Christmas season has drifted in, and with it come mouth-watering kitchen smells. It’s time to mix the…
The holidays can be a tumultuous time. Advertisements would have us believe that the ups and downs of…
Marijuana use in the United States dates back to the 1600s. Before being introduced as a recreational…
These days it’s more difficult than ever to hang out with my friends. They’re all working hard to…
I feel like the only thing I do is take care of my body. I am constantly weighing…
Halloween pulls at my heartstrings. I love it so much that even Christmas comes in second. Maybe it’s…
Society is an odd concept if you really think about it. It controls us like puppets on a…
There are many skills to learn if you recently have been diagnosed with a chronic illness. These range…
One of the best days of my life was when my family and I brought home my dog,…