HEATHER'S BLOG

Ataxia affects coordination and balance, turning everyday tasks into daunting challenges. I still remember the first time the ground shifted beneath my feet at a family gathering. Living with this condition is an emotional rollercoaster, but celebrating small victories reminds me I am more than my diagnosis—we are defined by our resilience.

I cried on my daughter's shoulder—I missed my dog, wanted to go to spin class, and couldn't walk. But it gets old playing the victim. It’s okay to have a day in bed crying, but you have to get up. My mantra is "I do hard things." I breathe softly, and I do them. Whatever you're going through, persistence breaks resistance—so keep going!