Category: Be Empowered by Tanita

What My Diagnosis Taught Me About Slowing Down With Purpose

Before Huntington’s disease entered my life, I moved through the world at a pace that made sense for the life I thought I was building. I held onto the idea […]

How to Advocate for Yourself in Medical Settings

One of the hardest parts of living with Huntington’s disease isn’t the symptoms themselves, it’s navigating the medical system. From rushed appointments to misunderstanding symptoms, to being doubted or dismissed […]

Finding Gratitude in a Body That Feels Unpredictable

There are mornings when I wake up and my body feels like a stranger. Some days, the movements are gentle, barely a whisper under the surface. Other days, they arrive […]

How to Talk About HD Without Feeling Like a Burden

Before I speak about Huntington’s disease, there’s often a pause in my chest. It’s not just the facts I’m weighing it’s the fear of how they’ll land. Will the listener’s […]

10 Signs You’re Due for a Self-Care Reset

Some days, my body speaks before I’m ready to listen. My balance wobbles, my movements grow sharper, my speech feels slower to form. Living with Huntington’s disease means these aren’t […]

5 Rituals That Keep Me Sane With HD

1. Morning Grounding Ritual Purpose: Create a calm, intentional start to your day Before my feet touch the floor, I pause. I place my hand over my heart or my […]

The Label of ‘Warrior’: Do We Need It to Feel Strong?

“You’re such a warrior.” People say it with admiration, as if it’s a badge I should wear proudly. But what if I don’t always want to be a warrior? What […]

Practicing Mindfulness with HD: Learning to Be Here Now

Living with Huntington’s Disease has taught me many things, but one of the most important lessons has been this: presence is a practice. Before my diagnosis, I didn’t give much […]

5 Self-Care Tips That Help Me Thrive with Huntington’s Disease

May is Huntington’s Disease Awareness Month a time to uplift the voices of those impacted, challenge stigma, and spotlight the strength that lives within our community. For me, this month […]

You Are Not Powerless: Reclaiming Control While Living with Huntington’s Disease

Living with Huntington’s Disease (HD) often feels like a series of quiet, and sometimes loud goodbyes. We say goodbye to the way our bodies used to move, to the stamina […]