Being a healthy able-bodied human being must be nice. Not having to worry about taking medications or planning…
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
In life, there are good and bad versions of everything. When it comes to doctors, some get lost…
A few years ago, if you had asked me what it means to be eco-friendly, I would have…
All my life, I’ve been very lucky not to be burdened with food and eating problems. For a…
Every now and then, when I see my reflection in a window or mirror, I’m surprised. Most of…
Today, in 2018, the topic of mental health seems to be discussed more frequently than ever before. This…
As you all know, summer is upon us, and that means trying our best to stay cool. Here…
People can be downright rude when it comes to being around someone who’s different to them. You don’t…
As you may know if you’ve read my columns before, my form of muscular dystrophy is called mitochondrial…
Dating with a Disability: Part 2
Second in a series. Read the first here. It’s no mystery that romantic relationships take effort.