
“They’ve taught me how to live outside the bounds of Duchenne, poured endless love on me, and supported me when my body, mind, and spirit could not.”
Hawken expresses his love and utmost gratitude for the length at which his parents have gone to give him a fulfilling life while teaching him to focus on what he can do and not on what he can’t.
Read more of his column, “My Parents Have Helped Me Overcome Duchenne MD.”
How did your parent(s) provide you with a sense of normalcy or a positive outlook on your body and life with MD?