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Coming Out About Epilepsy
What happens when a respected ER doctor suddenly has to disclose that her epilepsy is no longer controlled? Inspired by a powerful episode of The Pitt, this blog explores the fear, stigma, isolation, and impossible choices people with drug resistant epilepsy face every day when deciding whether to “come out” with their diagnosis.

Leigh Goldie
May 166 min read
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