by Danielle Dwiggins about the author: Danielle Dwiggins is a nurse, wife, and mother. Her son has Duchenne and she was recently diagnosed as a carrier of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Fighting for Myself As a mom and a nurse, I’ve always taken care of others before myself. It’s easy to fall into burnout. How am …
Mother-Daughter Carriers – Part 1
by Audrey Elliff about the author: Audrey Elliff is 21 years old. She was the first person in her family diagnosed with the DMD mutation. She is also the first manifesting carrier in her family. Mother-Daughter Carriers - Part 1 My name is Audrey Elliff, I am 21 years old. My story is definitely different …
Mother-Daughter Carriers – Part 2
by Misty Elliff about the author: Misty Elliff is 51 years old and recently diagnosed as the first carrier in her family. Mother-Daughter Carriers - Part 2 My name is Misty Elliff. I am 51 years old, married, and have 4 children: 2 boys and 2 girls. My story is somewhat different from most because …