Stories project
Meet some of the 400,000 people living with a rare disorder in New Zealand. If you would like to share your personal story tell us here.
Elizabeth's story
I've asked myself since if it would it have made any difference all those years ago if I had known?
Olivia's story
Not having a diagnosis means that Olivia is not put in a box and her possibilities are endless.
Samantha's story
It’s not your situation that determines your mind, but the way that your mind determines your situation.
Luca's story
It's so hard to believe now how small he was and what he's been through.
Adam's story
It is very scary and at times difficult trying to navigate the system.
Allyson's story
I want things to be so much better than they were when I was diagnosed.
Jessica's story
I wasn’t disappointed, I was lost and had no idea what all this meant.
William's story
William is my superhero - 11p14.3 or not he’s a true blessing.