This will sound crazy, but I was looking forward to writing this post. Yes, I’m introducing a new Face of ALS, and that sucks. It’s always hard to do, and every single time, I wish I knew these people for a reason other than our ALS connection.
But this woman you’re about to meet is pretty amazing. Rebecca Hayden was diagnosed with ALS in 2012. At this point in her progression, she types with her eyes and requires assistance with nearly everything, and yet, she is often able to keep things light and see the comedy in her circumstances.
If you don’t have ALS or aren’t as progressed as Rebecca, her posts might be a little shocking. With any serious illness, there are hard moments and there are tears, but it’s important to remember that even with all the changes and challenges, this is still someone’s life. And there is always joy to be found. Rebecca is really good at finding it, with an incredible support team of friends and family to help her. “We laugh a lot,” she wrote to me. Read More>