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Testing, Finding Support, and Mental Health with HD - With Jenna Woodard
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*Trigger warning* This show contains hard topics on life with HD which can including speaking on topics of abuse, neglect, su*cidal ideations and more. Please listen with caution if these affect you.
In this conversation, Jenna Woodard shares her experience with Huntington's disease (HD) in her family. She discusses her first memory of HD and how she found out about her own diagnosis. Jenna also talks about the negative testing process she went through and the lack of support and information she received. She shares the challenges of living with a parent who has HD and the difficulties in convincing them to seek help. Lastly, she discusses the importance of sharing personal experiences and dealing with negativity. In this conversation, Shelby and Jenna discuss various topics related to living with Huntington's disease. They talk about dealing with insensitive comments and the importance of not engaging with negativity. They also share their experiences of being open about their condition and the support they have received from the HD community. The conversation touches on the challenges of starting a family when living with HD and the process of applying for in vitro fertilization. They also discuss mental health and coping strategies, emphasizing the importance of finding support and community.
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