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Re: How I'ts Like to have Duanes Syndrom

From: Rachel, e-mail: artkyak@hotmail.com
Date: 25 Sep 2002 at 03:01
Replying to: message 1259.html

Hey,
I'm 15 and also have duane syndrom so I know how tough it can be.
I'm sure because were both pretty close in age we have had to put up with alot of the same stuff, but one thing I've realized is you just can't ever let it hold you back.
Even though I have this because duane syndrom is normally only noticable when you look a certain way I've been able to do alot of neat things like acting teams and modeling... so although its hard I just have to remind myself to always turn my head when looking to the left and not my eyes. I'm not going to lie to you and tell you that it will never be noticable if you lean to do the "head turn" for what ever side you eye moves because even though I try very hard to cover up the fact I have it, its still noticable at times. So the best thing to do is be honest with your self about it , and if any one ever says something mean about it remember that everyone has their flaws... Its called being human:o) So now that I've typed wayyyyyy to much, I'll just say that if you ever want to e-mail me and talk or whatever I'll be happy to reply :o)

~Rachel


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