Hello, Adversity

Hello, Adversity

We All Have a Story to Tell

Storytelling is a powerful way to process adversity and make a difference in someone else's life

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Chris Anselmo
Mar 01, 2023
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In December 2012, I received an email invitation that would change the trajectory of my life.

The Jain Foundation, whose mission is to find a cure for my disease, limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 2B (LGMD2B), wanted me to speak at their annual research conference in Washington, D.C. The organizers hoped that by sharing …

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