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Take It One Day at a Time - by Kelsey Reese

Hi, I’m Kelsey Reese and I am 29 years old. Ii love to read and watch tv, and my Zumba classes to exercise. The Nancy Drew series are my...

I Survived Aoartic Disection - by Lauren Liska

Hi! I'm Lauren and I have Turner syndrome (TS). Growing up, doctors found early on that I had a bicuspid aortic valve and was small for...

We are Resilient! - by McKenzie Brewer

Hey! I'm McKenzie and I was diagnosed with Turner Syndrome at 4 years old. I am now 27. I recently graduated with a bachelor's degree in...

Live Life at Your Own Pace - by Marissa Meling

My name is Marissa. I am 31 years old. When I was 7, I was diagnosed with Turner syndrome (TS). I love spending time with my friends and...

Attitude Can Really Make or Break You in Life - by Nicole "Nikki" Gregor

Hi! I’m Nikki and I was diagnosed with Turner syndrome (TS) at birth in December of 1983 (yes, this means I am turning 40 this year –...

My Dreams Came True - by Emily Rawls

Hi there! My name is Emily Rawls and I wanted to take this opportunity to share my Turner syndrome story in hopes of inspiring others...

She Is Our Little Princess - by Elizabeth Ugalde

Hello. I am a 37-year-old mother of a wonderful 4-year-old daughter named Jocelyn Ugalde. My pregnancy was very stressful because I had...

It's Okay to Ask for Help - by Payton Wyatt

Hi! My name is Payton Wyatt, and I was born with Turners syndrome (TS). I started with the growth hormone treatments at age 6. I have...

Who Else Loves Reading, Crafting, and Hallmark? - by Brandy Dazy Whitehead

Hi! This is Brandy from Greencastle, Indiana. I’m 48 years old and have been married to my husband Ryan for 23 years. We have 2 children...

Two Sisters with One Story - by Molly Van Gilder

I have written my story of living with Turner syndrome (TS) many times, but I have neglected to share a huge part of my story. My story...

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Welcome to Our Personal Stories About Life with TS.

If you want to know what life is really like for someone with TS just scroll through our TS Stories or search a specific topic. Once you read one, you won’t want to stop getting information, insight and inspiration from the true-life experiences of those touched by Turner Syndrome. We encourage you to get to know the authors of the stories as well as others by joining the TSSUS private FB group here, or attending one of our events.