Be Empowered by Tanita Allen
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
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
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
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
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
“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
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
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
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
Hello, everyone! I am truly honored to introduce myself as the newest columnist for the International Huntington Association’s online platform. Writing for this community is not only a privilege, but
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